Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution! We're pioneering next-gen computational paradigms that will redefine industries. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to develop breakthrough algorithms and hardware solutions. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources, including 128-qubit processors and dedicated quantum annealing suites. Shape the future of AI, cryptography, and materials science while working in an environment that values intellectual curiosity and bold innovation.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Lead quantum hardware-software integration projects
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with AI teams to hybridize quantum-classical computing models
- Publish findings in top-tier journals and present at international conferences
- Secure research grants and patents for proprietary quantum methodologies
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum physics and computational theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis
- Publication record in quantum computing or high-energy physics
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems and control electronics
- Expertise in machine learning frameworks for quantum data analysis
- Ability to secure NSF or DoD research funding preferred