Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering next-gen quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries worldwide. As a Quantum Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and disrupt innovators to develop breakthrough algorithms and hardware prototypes. Our state-of-the-art lab in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources, including 512-qubit processors and cryogenic systems. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to shape the future of computation.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware prototypes at cryogenic temperatures
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with AI teams to hybridize quantum-classical computing workflows
- Publish research in Nature/Science journals and present at IEEE Quantum conferences
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
- Secure patents for novel quantum computing methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent industry experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum circuit design and simulation
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum assembly languages
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Experience with superconducting qubit systems or trapped-ion technologies
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Ability to secure DOE/NASA quantum research grants preferred