Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions that will redefine 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop breakthrough algorithms and architectures that solve previously impossible computational challenges. In this role, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay. Our team operates at the intersection of physics, computer science, and artificial intelligence to create quantum systems that will accelerate drug discovery, optimize climate models, and revolutionize cryptography.
About Nexus Labs: We're a preeminent research institution with 15 Nobel Prize alumni and $2B in funding from leading tech investors. Our quantum lab features 128-qubit processors and maintains 0.01 Kelvin operating temperatures - colder than outer space. We offer unparalleled resources including dedicated supercomputing clusters and industry partnerships with Fortune 500 companies.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems in machine learning and cryptography
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims using proprietary 128-qubit processors
- Develop error correction protocols to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computation
- Collaborate with AI teams to hybridize quantum-classical computing frameworks
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Secure $1M+ in government grants (NSF, DOE) and industry partnerships
- Mentor postdoctoral researchers in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Information with 5+ years research experience
- Published author in top-tier quantum computing journals (Nature, PRL)
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Proficiency with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq) and simulation tools
- Track record of securing competitive research grants ($500K+)
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems and control electronics
- Strong background in topological quantum computing or quantum annealing