Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological revolution in 2026. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine computational boundaries and solve humanity's most complex challenges. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay. Your work will directly impact fields from drug discovery to climate modeling, with unparalleled resources including our 1000-qubit quantum annealer. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work, and dedicated innovation time to explore your breakthrough ideas.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Lead cross-functional teams to integrate quantum solutions with classical HPC infrastructure
- Publish groundbreaking research in top-tier journals and present at IEEE/ACM conferences
- Develop error-correction protocols to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computation
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to co-design next-generation quantum processors
- Mentor junior researchers and drive quantum literacy initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Published research in quantum algorithms or quantum information theory
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and high-performance computing architectures
- Deep understanding of quantum entanglement and decoherence mitigation
- Experience with quantum machine learning frameworks (PennyLane, TensorFlow Quantum)
- Strong track record of translating theoretical concepts into practical implementations