Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of quantum computing innovation. We're pioneering breakthroughs that will redefine computational capabilities by 2026 and beyond. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll develop next-generation algorithms, optimize quantum hardware performance, and collaborate with world-class physicists and engineers to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
Our San Francisco hub offers cutting-edge lab facilities, flexible work arrangements, and competitive benefits including equity options. Shape the future of technology with us.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to prototype and validate quantum circuits
- Lead research publications in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Develop error mitigation strategies for NISQ-era quantum processors
- Mentor junior researchers and present findings at industry conferences
- Secure external funding through NSF and DARPA grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency with quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published research in quantum computing or quantum information theory
- Strong background in linear algebra and probability theory
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum systems