Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation as we redefine computational boundaries for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a pioneering Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-generation algorithms and systems that will transform industries from pharmaceuticals to finance. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco's tech hub offers unparalleled resources to accelerate breakthroughs in quantum supremacy.
About Nexus Labs: We're a multidisciplinary research powerhouse where physicists, computer scientists, and engineers collaborate to solve humanity's most complex challenges. Our teams have achieved record-breaking quantum entanglement milestones and hold 47 patents in quantum information processing.
The Opportunity: This role offers the unique chance to shape quantum computing's future trajectory. You'll lead projects with $15M+ research budgets, publish in Nature/Science journals, and collaborate with Nobel laureates. We provide competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and dedicated quantum hardware access.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization, cryptography, and machine learning applications
- Lead experimental quantum computing projects using superconducting qubits and photonic systems
- Develop error correction protocols to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computation
- Collaborate with hardware teams to translate theoretical models into practical quantum processors
- Publish groundbreaking research in top-tier journals and present at international conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and drive cross-functional innovation with AI/ML teams
- Secure federal and private research funding through competitive grant proposals
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field with 3+ years of quantum research experience
- Expertise in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#) and simulation frameworks
- Published record in quantum algorithms, quantum error correction, or quantum complexity theory
- Strong background in linear algebra, probability theory, and quantum mechanics
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems or photonic quantum processors
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary research projects and secure funding
- Passion for quantum computing's potential to solve previously intractable problems