Job Description
Join Nexus 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 develop novel approaches to solve previously impossible problems in cryptography, optimization, and machine learning. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources to transform theoretical concepts into breakthrough applications. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers to shape the future of computing.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for complex computational challenges
- Lead experimental validation of quantum systems using IBM Quantum Experience and D-Wave platforms
- Develop error-correction protocols for scalable quantum processors
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum solutions into machine learning frameworks
- Publish research in Nature Physics and IEEE Transactions on Quantum Engineering
- Mentor junior researchers on quantum circuit optimization techniques
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex probability theory
- Experience with superconducting qubit systems or trapped-ion quantum processors
- Proven track record of translating theoretical models into functional quantum applications