Job Description
Join Nexus Technologies at the forefront of quantum innovation! We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to architect next-gen solutions for 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates to develop scalable quantum algorithms that solve previously impossible computational challenges.
Our state-of-the-art lab in downtown San Francisco features 500-qubit processors and dedicated quantum annealing clusters. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to publish in Nature Physics and contribute to projects with NASA, IBM Quantum, and MIT.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and cryptography
- Lead cross-functional teams to integrate quantum solutions into classical systems
- Publish groundbreaking research in top-tier scientific journals
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum computing
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum processor architectures
- Secure $2M+ in research funding through NSF and DARPA proposals
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum circuit optimization
- Published research in quantum error correction or topological computing
- Experience with superconducting qubit systems or ion traps
- Strong background in linear algebra and computational complexity
- Security clearance eligibility preferred