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Quantum Computing Research Scientist

Nexus Quantum Labs
San Francisco
Estimated Salary
USD 180.000 – USD 250.000
Live Update
21 Mei 2026
Deadline
21 Mei 2027

Job Description

Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine computing, cryptography, and AI. As a Quantum Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and disruptors to solve humanity's most complex challenges in materials science, drug discovery, and climate modeling. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources, including access to 512-qubit processors and a $50M R&D budget.

We value audacious curiosity and bold experimentation. If you're driven to transform theoretical physics into practical applications that impact billions, this is your moment.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization, simulation, and machine learning
  • Lead cross-functional teams to prototype quantum solutions in partnership with MIT, Stanford, and IBM Research
  • Develop error-correction frameworks to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computation
  • Author breakthrough publications in Nature/Science journals and secure patents
  • Mentor PhD candidates and interns in quantum information theory
  • Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design next-generation quantum processors
  • Secure $2M+ in DoE/NSF grants for quantum computing initiatives

Qualifications

  • PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent industry breakthroughs)
  • 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development on IBM Q or Rigetti systems
  • Published work in top-tier quantum computing conferences (QIP, ACM) or journals
  • Expertise in Python, Qiskit, and quantum circuit optimization
  • Deep understanding of quantum error correction and topological qubits
  • Experience securing federal research grants or corporate R&D funding
  • Portfolio of open-source quantum projects with 500+ GitHub stars

Required Skills

Quantum Computing Quantum Algorithms Qiskit Python Quantum Error Correction Machine Learning Cryptography High-Performance Computing

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