Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop algorithms and protocols that will revolutionize industries from cryptography to AI. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the next generation of computational paradigms in our state-of-the-art San Francisco facility.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation
- Develop error-correction protocols for scalable quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to integrate quantum-classical hybrid workflows
- Lead research publications in top-tier journals and conferences
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum methodologies
- Secure and manage research grants from federal and private entities
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum focus
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit)
- Published research in quantum algorithms or quantum information theory
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Strong background in linear algebra and probability theory
- Experience with high-performance computing environments