Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological revolution. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll architect the next generation of quantum algorithms that will redefine computing by 2026. Our mission: solve humanity's most complex challenges through quantum supremacy. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and pioneers in a state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay, where every breakthrough accelerates our timeline toward quantum advantage.
We offer unparalleled resources, including exclusive access to our 1000-qubit quantum processor and $50M annual R&D budget. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to shape the technological landscape of the 2030s. Relocation assistance and equity package included.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization, cryptography, and machine learning
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype quantum applications in finance, logistics, and materials science
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Develop error-correction protocols to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computing
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to co-design quantum processors
- Secure $2M+ in quantum computing research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates and quantum computing interns
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum programming frameworks
- Published research in quantum error correction or fault tolerance
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and quantum circuit optimization
- Experience with quantum hardware platforms (IBM Quantum, Rigetti, or IonQ)
- Demonstrated ability to secure federal research grants