Job Description
Shape the technological frontier at Nexus Innovations, where we're engineering the quantum leap of 2026. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll pioneer breakthroughs that redefine computational boundaries in cryptography, AI, and materials science. Join our interdisciplinary team at our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab, where cutting-edge research meets real-world impact. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work, and unparalleled opportunities to contribute to humanity's next technological revolution.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for complex optimization problems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware prototypes
- Develop error-correction methodologies for scalable quantum systems
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum acceleration into machine learning models
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum physics and computational theory
- Secure and manage research partnerships with leading academic institutions
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis
- Publication record in quantum information science
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems or superconducting qubits
- Proven ability to translate theoretical concepts into experimental prototypes