Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution! We're pioneering next-gen quantum algorithms to solve previously unsolvable challenges in cryptography, materials science, and AI. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab, transforming theoretical physics into groundbreaking real-world applications.
This role offers unparalleled opportunities to publish in top-tier journals, lead patent filings, and shape the future of computational technology. Our culture rewards bold innovation, with flexible hours, unlimited R&D budgets, and equity in a unicorn-backed startup.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for error correction and optimization
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims on 100+ qubit systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processors
- Publish 3+ peer-reviewed papers annually in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $1M+ in government/industry research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Develop open-source quantum simulation frameworks
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum circuit design experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum programming frameworks
- Published research in quantum error correction or topological quantum computing
- Expertise in superconducting or trapped-ion qubit architectures
- Strong Python/C++ programming skills with numerical libraries
- Experience with cloud quantum platforms (IBM Quantum, Amazon Braket)