Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation! We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to pioneer breakthroughs in 2026-era technologies. Shape the future of computational science while working in our state-of-the-art San Francisco facility.
What you'll achieve:
- Develop novel quantum algorithms for real-world applications
- Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers
- Lead experiments on next-gen quantum processors
- Contribute to open-source quantum frameworks
- Publish in top-tier journals and speak at global conferences
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation challenges
- Conduct experimental research on superconducting qubit systems
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum computing
- Mentor junior researchers and PhD candidates
- Secure external funding through NSF and DARPA grants
- Translate theoretical models into practical quantum applications
- Stay ahead of emerging quantum hardware developments
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Information Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and simulation tools
- Proficiency in Python/C++ with quantum libraries (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Strong publication record in quantum computing or related fields
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum systems
- Demonstrated ability to secure competitive research grants