Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution. We're pioneering next-gen computational paradigms that will redefine industries from cryptography to drug discovery. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and cutting-edge engineers to solve humanity's most complex challenges. Our state-of-the-art facility in downtown San Francisco offers unparalleled resources and a culture where innovation thrives.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for real-world applications
- Lead experiments on 100+ qubit quantum processors
- Develop error-correction methodologies for fault-tolerant systems
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum-classical hybrid models
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and secure federal research grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research
- Expertise in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent journals
- Strong background in quantum information theory
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems