Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution. We're pioneering breakthroughs in quantum computing that will redefine industries from medicine to logistics. As a Research Scientist, you'll work in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab, collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited PTO, and a culture where your ideas transform into reality. If you're passionate about shaping the technological landscape of tomorrow, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for real-world applications
- Lead experimental quantum computing projects using cutting-edge hardware
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier scientific journals
- Mentor junior researchers and cross-functional engineering teams
- Collaborate with product teams to commercialize quantum innovations
- Secure federal and private research funding
- Present findings at international quantum technology conferences
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum algorithm design (e.g., Shor's, Grover's)
- Proficiency with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent journals
- Strong background in quantum error correction techniques
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems
- Excellent communication and leadership skills