Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the frontier 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 cryptography optimization, drug discovery acceleration, and climate modeling. Our state-of-the-art lab in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources to transform theoretical physics into real-world applications. This is your chance to shape the quantum-powered future.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for NISQ-era applications
- Develop error mitigation protocols for quantum supremacy challenges
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to optimize quantum gate operations
- Lead research publications in Nature Physics/Science journals
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
- Secure $5M+ in NSF/DOE grant funding
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics/Computer Science or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of quantum algorithm implementation on IBM/Rigetti systems
- Expertise in Qiskit/Cirq programming frameworks
- Published work in top quantum computing conferences
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction codes
- Strong background in linear algebra and probability theory