Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological innovation as we pioneer the next era of computing. We seek a Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop breakthrough algorithms and applications that will redefine industries by 2026. In this role, you'll collaborate with world-class physicists and engineers to build scalable quantum systems while publishing groundbreaking research in top-tier journals. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources for quantum experimentation, including cryogenic systems and advanced photonics labs. This is your opportunity to shape the future of computational science while accelerating humanity's technological evolution.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization, simulation, and cryptography
- Lead experimental quantum computing projects using superconducting and photonic platforms
- Develop error correction techniques to achieve fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to improve qubit coherence and gate fidelity
- Publish research in peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and drive quantum computing curriculum development
- Partner with industry leaders to apply quantum solutions to real-world problems
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum specialization
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Strong background in quantum information theory and quantum error correction
- Publication record in quantum computing or related fields
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems or photonic quantum processors
- Expertise in high-performance computing and parallel programming