Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological evolution. We're pioneering quantum computing breakthroughs that will redefine 2026's digital landscape. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to develop scalable quantum algorithms, solve previously unsolvable computational challenges, and shape the future of AI, cryptography, and materials science. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources for revolutionary experimentation.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for machine learning and optimization
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims using superconducting qubits
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to co-design next-generation quantum processors
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science and secure patents
- Mentor PhD researchers in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum algorithms, quantum gates, and circuit optimization
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Strong publication record in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems and RF engineering
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and topological qubits