Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine industries by 2026. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT PhDs to develop scalable quantum systems solving problems currently impossible for classical computers. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources including 128-qubit processors and exclusive access to IBM Quantum Network.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum circuits on superconducting qubit platforms
- Develop error mitigation techniques for fault-tolerant quantum computing
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Mentor junior researchers and drive cross-functional AI-quantum integration projects
- Secure $2M+ in DARPA/NIST grants for quantum-resistant cryptography research
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics/Computer Science with quantum computing focus
- 3+ years hands-on experience with Qiskit/Cirq and quantum circuit design
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Strong Python/C++ programming with scientific computing libraries
- Experience with quantum hardware calibration protocols
- Deep understanding of quantum machine learning architectures