Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine global industries. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll work in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab, collaborating with Nobel laureates and disrupting the boundaries of computational possibility. We offer cutting-edge resources, flexible work arrangements, and equity in our unicorn-status startup. Shape the future of technology while enjoying competitive benefits and career acceleration.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for complex optimization problems
- Lead experimental quantum computing projects using superconducting qubits
- Develop error-correction protocols for scalable quantum systems
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum machine learning models
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Secure federal and private research grants for quantum initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum programming frameworks
- Published record in quantum information science
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics