Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation as we pioneer the next computational revolution. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop cutting-edge algorithms and solve previously impossible problems in cryptography, material science, and AI optimization. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources to transform theoretical quantum mechanics into practical applications that will shape 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for real-world applications
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quantum solutions into existing systems
- Publish breakthrough research in peer-reviewed journals and industry conferences
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware performance metrics
- Develop error-correction protocols for scalable quantum computing
- Mentor junior researchers and drive quantum education initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 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
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant systems
- Strong background in linear algebra, probability, and computational complexity
- Experience with cloud quantum computing platforms (IBM Quantum, AWS Braket)