Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions that will redefine 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-generation algorithms and protocols that solve previously impossible computational challenges. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco's innovation corridor. Your work will directly shape the future of cryptography, materials science, and artificial intelligence.
We offer comprehensive benefits including equity participation, unlimited PTO, and a $10,000 annual tech stipend. Our culture values intellectual curiosity, rapid prototyping, and boundary-pushing research. If you're ready to transform theoretical possibilities into practical breakthroughs, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error correction protocols to achieve quantum supremacy
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum hardware-software interfaces
- Publish groundbreaking research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Secure federal and private research grants for quantum initiatives
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
- Collaborate with AI teams to develop hybrid quantum-classical systems
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 record in quantum algorithm development or error correction
- Deep understanding of quantum mechanics and information theory
- Experience with superconducting or ion-trap quantum systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and probability theory
- Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences