Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries from cryptography to drug discovery. As a Research Scientist, you'll work in our state-of-the-art San Francisco facility alongside Nobel laureates and industry disruptors. We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited learning stipends, and the chance to shape humanity's quantum future.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for practical real-world applications
- Lead experimental quantum computing projects using superconducting and photonic platforms
- Collaborate with AI/ML teams to develop hybrid quantum-classical systems
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and industry whitepapers
- Mentor junior researchers and drive quantum literacy initiatives
- Secure patents for novel quantum computing methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Engineering
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing experience with hardware
- Expertise in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Published research in quantum information theory or related fields
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and high-performance computing frameworks
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Track record of translating theoretical concepts into experimental results