Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll architect breakthrough solutions in quantum algorithms, error correction, and hardware optimization. Our interdisciplinary team collaborates with MIT and NASA to solve humanity's most complex challenges in cryptography, drug discovery, and climate modeling.
Located in San Francisco's Innovation District, we offer cutting-edge labs, flexible work arrangements, and competitive equity packages. Your work will directly shape the quantum computing landscape for the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for commercial applications
- Develop error mitigation protocols for NISQ-era quantum processors
- Collaborate with hardware teams on qubit coherence optimization
- Lead cross-functional projects with AI and blockchain researchers
- Publish breakthrough findings in Nature Physics and Science journals
- Secure $5M+ in NSF and DoD research grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum frameworks
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Experience with superconducting or photonic quantum systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and complexity theory
- Validated track record of translating theory to practical applications