Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-gen algorithms and architectures that will redefine computational boundaries. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art San Francisco facility.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation challenges
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware prototypes at cryogenic temperatures
- Develop error-correction frameworks for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with AI teams to hybridize quantum-classical computing workflows
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Secure federal and private research funding for quantum initiatives
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related quantum field
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum programming (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent tier
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and low-level hardware interfacing
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence mechanisms
- Experience securing SBIR or NSF grants