Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-generation algorithms and hardware architectures that will redefine computational paradigms. You will collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab, pushing the boundaries of quantum supremacy.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and cryptography
- Develop error-correction protocols for quantum coherence
- Lead cross-functional teams in quantum hardware-software integration
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals
- Secure $5M+ in government and private research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Shape industry standards for quantum-safe encryption
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum SDKs
- Published work in Nature/Science or IEEE journals
- Proficiency in tensor network simulations
- Experience with superconducting qubit systems
- Strong background in quantum error correction
- Ability to secure federal research funding