Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing applications for 2026. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop groundbreaking algorithms and systems that will redefine computational boundaries. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco, working on projects that will shape the future of AI, cryptography, and material science. This role offers unparalleled resources and mentorship to accelerate your research impact.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for complex optimization problems
- Lead experimental quantum computing projects using IBM Quantum and Rigetti systems
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Collaborate with AI teams to develop hybrid quantum-classical machine learning models
- Secure research funding through NSF and DARPA proposals
- Mentor junior researchers and PhD candidates in quantum methodologies
- Develop error-correction protocols for scalable quantum processors
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency with Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum programming frameworks
- Publication record in Nature/Science or IEEE journals
- Deep understanding of quantum entanglement and decoherence principles
- Experience with superconducting qubit systems or trapped-ion platforms
- Strong background in linear algebra and probability theory
- US citizenship or permanent residency required for government contract compliance