Job Description
Join Nexus Labs 2026 at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-gen algorithms and hardware prototypes that will redefine computational boundaries. Work alongside Nobel laureates in our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco, where your breakthroughs could shape humanity's digital future.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation
- Collaborate with hardware teams to develop fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Publish groundbreaking research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Lead cross-functional projects with AI and cybersecurity divisions
- Secure $5M+ in annual research grants from NSF and DARPA
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
- Translate theoretical models into scalable quantum software solutions
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum error correction and decoherence mitigation
- Proficiency with Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum frameworks
- Published papers in Nature/Science or equivalent tier journals
- Demonstrated ability to secure federal research funding
- Strong background in machine learning for quantum systems
- Patent portfolio in quantum technologies preferred