Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing breakthroughs that will redefine industries from healthcare to cryptography. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and disrupt innovators in our state-of-the-art San Francisco facility. Enjoy unparalleled resources, flexible hybrid work, and equity in a company valued at $2B+.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute quantum algorithms for practical commercial applications
- Develop error-correction protocols to achieve fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead cross-functional teams of physicists, engineers, and software developers
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, etc.)
- Secure federal and private research grants exceeding $5M annually
- Advise Fortune 500 clients on quantum integration strategies
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published research in quantum algorithms or error correction
- Expertise in quantum simulation and hardware integration
- Strong track record of securing research funding
- Experience with cryogenic systems and quantum control electronics