Job Description
Shape the future of technology at Nexus Quantum Labs. We're pioneering quantum systems that will revolutionize 2026's digital landscape. As our Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll develop next-gen algorithms, collaborate with Nobel laureates, and solve humanity's most complex challenges. Join our elite team in San Francisco's tech epicenter and accelerate the quantum revolution.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Lead research on quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Collaborate with hardware teams to integrate quantum-classical hybrid systems
- Publish breakthrough findings in Nature/Science journals
- Develop quantum machine learning frameworks for 2026-era applications
- Mentor postdoctoral researchers and PhD candidates
- Secure patents and intellectual property for quantum innovations
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum algorithms (QAOA, VQE, Shor's algorithm)
- Proficiency with Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum frameworks
- Published peer-reviewed research in top-tier journals
- Experience with quantum hardware (superconducting, trapped ions)
- Strong background in linear algebra and computational complexity