Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer breakthroughs in quantum computing for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop scalable quantum algorithms and solve previously impossible computational challenges. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay. Your work will directly impact AI optimization, climate modeling, and molecular medicine.
We offer equity, unlimited PTO, and a $10,000 annual innovation fund. Embrace the future with us.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum circuits on superconducting platforms
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum acceleration into machine learning pipelines
- Publish peer-reviewed research in Nature/Science journals
- Mentor junior researchers and secure NSF/DARPA funding
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum programming (Qiskit/Cirq)
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Expertise in quantum error correction and decoherence mitigation
- Strong background in linear algebra and computational complexity
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems preferred