Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution! We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries worldwide. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT PhDs to develop next-gen algorithms and hardware prototypes. Our state-of-the-art lab in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources, including a 100-qubit quantum processor and $50M in annual R&D funding. Shape the future of computational science while enjoying competitive equity packages, flexible schedules, and weekly hackathons with industry disruptors.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to improve qubit coherence times
- Lead cross-functional teams to translate theoretical models into practical solutions
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature Physics and IEEE journals
- Secure $1M+ in government and private research grants
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit)
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Theoretical Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with quantum circuit simulation
- Expertise in Python/C++ with quantum frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published peer-reviewed research in quantum information theory
- Deep understanding of quantum entanglement and decoherence
- Experience with superconducting qubit architectures
- Strong track record of securing research funding
- Certified in IBM Quantum Experience or Google Quantum AI