Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution! We're pioneering breakthroughs in quantum algorithms and error correction that will redefine 2026's technological landscape. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel Prize-winning physicists to develop scalable quantum systems that solve previously impossible challenges in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources including 128-qubit processors and cryogenic computing environments. Enjoy competitive equity packages, flexible R&D budgets, and the opportunity to publish in top-tier journals while shaping the next generation of computing paradigms.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead cross-functional teams in quantum hardware-software integration
- Author patents and publish in Nature/Science journals
- Collaborate with government agencies on national quantum initiatives
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Secure $5M+ in research grants annually
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of quantum algorithm development experience
- Published research in quantum error correction or cryptography
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems preferred
- Demonstrated ability to secure federal research grants
- US citizenship required for government projects