Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll architect the next generation of quantum algorithms and systems that will redefine computational boundaries. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art downtown San Francisco lab, where innovation meets implementation.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and cryptography
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing quantum hardware-software interfaces
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Secure $5M+ in government and private research funding
- Mentor PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers
- Drive commercialization of quantum applications for Fortune 500 partners
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum frameworks
- Track record of peer-reviewed publications in Nature/Science
- Strong background in superconducting or photonic quantum systems