Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer breakthroughs in quantum computing for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientists to develop scalable quantum algorithms, optimize error correction protocols, and design next-generation quantum hardware interfaces. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art San Francisco facility, where your innovations will redefine computational boundaries and accelerate humanity's transition into the quantum era.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for complex optimization and simulation problems
- Develop quantum error correction techniques to achieve fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to interface quantum processors with classical computing architectures
- Lead research initiatives in quantum machine learning and cryptography applications
- Publish findings in premier journals and present at international quantum computing conferences
- Secure external funding through NSF and DARPA grant proposals
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Information Science (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development using frameworks like Qiskit or Cirq
- Expertise in quantum error correction codes (surface codes, color codes)
- Strong background in linear algebra, probability theory, and computational complexity
- Published research in peer-reviewed quantum computing journals
- Experience with superconducting or photonic quantum hardware platforms
- Proficiency in high-performance computing environments