Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as a Quantum Computing Research Scientist. We're pioneering breakthroughs in quantum algorithms and cryptography to redefine computational boundaries. In this role, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry visionaries to develop scalable quantum systems that will power the next generation of AI, materials science, and financial modeling. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources including 128-qubit processors and dedicated quantum annealing infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Lead research in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant computing
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical machine learning frameworks
- Collaborate with hardware teams to prototype quantum processors
- Publish findings in Nature/Science journals and present at IEEE conferences
- Secure $5M+ in government grants for quantum computing initiatives
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of quantum algorithm development experience
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum computing frameworks
- Published research in quantum cryptography or quantum machine learning
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and quantum circuit optimization
- Experience with superconducting qubit systems or trapped-ion platforms
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis