Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution! We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine 2026's technological landscape. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll architect breakthrough solutions for complex optimization problems in cryptography, AI, and materials science. Our state-of-the-art lab in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources to transform theoretical concepts into scalable quantum applications. Be part of the team shaping humanity's computational future.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for practical industry applications
- Lead quantum hardware optimization projects in cryogenic environments
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum acceleration into machine learning pipelines
- Publish groundbreaking research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Secure and manage $5M+ in NSF and DARPA research grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Demonstrated publication record in quantum information theory
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerance techniques
- Strong background in linear algebra, probability, and computational complexity
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum processors