Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientists to develop breakthrough algorithms, optimize qubit stability, and solve previously unsolvable computational challenges. Our state-of-the-art lab in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources for world-class research with direct impact on cryptography, AI, and materials science.
Why Nexus Labs?
• Work with industry-leading quantum hardware
• Collaborate with Nobel Prize-winning physicists
• Publication opportunities in Science and Nature
• Patent ownership for breakthrough discoveries
• Flexible hybrid work environment
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop error-correction protocols to enhance qubit coherence times
- Lead cross-functional teams in quantum simulation projects
- Publish research in peer-reviewed scientific journals
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to improve quantum gate fidelity
- Secure external research funding through NSF and DARPA grants
- Mentor junior researchers and PhD candidates
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published work in quantum error correction or topological qubits
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence mechanisms
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Proven ability to secure competitive research grants