Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer breakthroughs in quantum computing. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to architect next-generation algorithms and systems that will redefine computational boundaries. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art San Francisco R&D center. You'll contribute to projects with global impact, from drug discovery to climate modeling, while shaping the technological landscape of 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for complex optimization problems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims using 100+ qubit systems
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum computing
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum machine learning models
- Publish groundbreaking research in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $5M+ in government and industry research grants
- Mentor postdoctoral researchers in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science with 3+ years industry experience
- Proven expertise in quantum circuit design and qubit manipulation
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing conferences (QIP, ACM QCE)
- Familiarity with quantum cloud platforms (IBM Quantum, Amazon Braket)
- Strong background in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Experience securing federal research grants (NSF, DOE)
- Expertise in at least one quantum programming language (Qiskit, Cirq)