Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop breakthrough algorithms and systems that will redefine computational capabilities. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources to accelerate your research and transform theoretical concepts into real-world applications.
Why Nexus Future Labs?
- Lead cutting-edge quantum research with $50M+ annual R&D budget
- Collaborate with Nobel laureates and Turing Award winners
- Access to IBM Quantum, Rigetti, and D-Wave systems
- Competitive equity packages and unlimited PTO
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop quantum error correction protocols for fault-tolerant computing
- Lead experimental validation of quantum systems using cryogenic setups
- Publish groundbreaking research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, etc.)
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design next-gen quantum processors
- Secure $2M+ in annual research grants from NSF and DARPA
- Mentor postdoctoral researchers in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published research in quantum computing or quantum information theory
- Strong background in linear algebra, quantum mechanics, and computational complexity
- Experience with quantum hardware platforms (superconducting, trapped ions, photonic)
- Proven ability to secure research funding and lead independent projects