Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution. We're pioneering next-generation quantum algorithms to solve previously unsolvable problems in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll work in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab alongside Nobel laureates and industry pioneers, developing scalable quantum systems that will redefine technological boundaries.
We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited learning stipends, and flexible work arrangements. Your research will directly impact Fortune 500 clients and national security initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for real-world applications
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum error correction protocols
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to optimize quantum processor architectures
- Secure $2M+ in research grants and partnerships
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum theory and experimental methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Published work in Nature/Science or equivalent peer-reviewed journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Ability to translate complex quantum concepts for non-technical stakeholders