Job Description
Shape the technological frontier at Nexus Quantum Labs, where we're pioneering the next era of computational breakthroughs. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll develop revolutionary algorithms and systems that will define 2026 and beyond. Join our interdisciplinary team in San Francisco's vibrant tech ecosystem, collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers to solve humanity's most complex challenges. We offer cutting-edge resources, competitive equity packages, and a culture that values audacious innovation.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization, cryptography, and machine learning applications
- Lead experimental research on quantum hardware-software integration using superconducting qubits
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and present at global conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and contribute to open-source quantum computing frameworks
- Collaborate with industry partners to prototype commercial quantum applications
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum computing specialization
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with quantum programming (Qiskit, Cirq, or similar)
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Published research in quantum computing or quantum information theory
- Strong background in linear algebra, quantum mechanics, and complexity theory
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware systems preferred
- Ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical implementations