Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of quantum revolution! We're pioneering the next generation of quantum computing systems that will redefine industries by 2026. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT PhDs to develop breakthrough algorithms and hardware solutions. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources including quantum annealers, superconducting processors, and dedicated lab space. We provide competitive equity packages, unlimited PTO, and comprehensive health benefits including family IVF coverage. Help us build the computational backbone of tomorrow's economy.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Develop error-correction protocols for scalable quantum processors
- Collaborate with hardware teams to improve qubit coherence times and gate fidelities
- Lead research initiatives in quantum cryptography and secure communications
- Publish findings in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, etc.)
- Mentor junior researchers and PhD candidates
- Secure NSF and DARPA research grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum focus
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, etc.)
- Strong publication record in quantum computing or condensed matter physics
- Experience with quantum hardware platforms (IBM Q, Rigetti, etc.)
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Proficiency in high-performance computing and parallel programming