Job Description
Join the quantum revolution at Nexus Quantum Labs, where we're engineering the computational landscape of 2026. We're seeking a pioneering Quantum Computing Research Scientist to architect next-generation quantum algorithms and systems that will redefine technological boundaries. Based in our San Francisco R&D hub, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to solve humanity's most complex challenges—from drug discovery to climate modeling. This is your chance to shape the future of computing at the intersection of physics, computer science, and artificial intelligence.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement fault-tolerant quantum algorithms for exponential speedup in optimization and simulation problems
- Lead breakthrough research in quantum error correction and topological qubit architectures
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical frameworks for real-world industrial applications
- Author peer-reviewed publications and patent novel quantum methodologies
- Mentor cross-functional teams in quantum machine learning and cryptography
- Translate theoretical quantum computing principles into deployable enterprise solutions
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or Computational Mathematics with 5+ years of quantum research experience
- Proven expertise in quantum algorithm design and quantum circuit optimization
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq) and high-performance computing environments
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence mitigation and hardware-software co-design
- Publication record in Nature/Science journals or top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Experience with quantum cloud platforms (IBM Quantum, Rigetti, Amazon Braket)