Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation as we pioneer breakthroughs for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Research Scientist to develop next-generation quantum algorithms and applications that will redefine computational boundaries. Collaborate with world-class physicists, engineers, and AI specialists in our state-of-the-art facility in the heart of San Francisco's tech corridor. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the future of quantum computing while contributing to projects with global impact.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum circuits on superconducting and photonic platforms
- Develop error mitigation protocols for NISQ-era quantum processors
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum-classical hybrid systems
- Publish high-impact research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Secure external funding through NSF and DARPA proposals
- Mentor junior researchers and foster cross-departmental innovation
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, PennyLane)
- Strong publication record in quantum information science
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Experience with superconducting qubit manipulation or photonic quantum systems
- Demonstrated ability to translate theoretical concepts into experimental prototypes