Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of the 2026 technological revolution! We're seeking a pioneering Quantum Computing Research Scientist to architect the future of computational science. As we approach the quantum tipping point, your work will directly impact breakthroughs in cryptography, materials science, and AI. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources for experimental quantum systems development.
Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in an environment where theoretical physics meets real-world application. This role includes competitive equity packages, flexible research budgets, and opportunities to publish in premier journals. Shape tomorrow's technology while solving humanity's most complex challenges.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for 2026-era computing architectures
- Lead experimental quantum systems development using superconducting and photonic platforms
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum processors
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum machine learning models
- Author peer-reviewed publications and patent quantum computing innovations
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
- Secure competitive research grants from NSF and DARPA
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (2020-2026 graduates encouraged)
- Expertise in quantum algorithms and quantum circuit design
- Proficiency with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum hardware experience
- Strong publication record in quantum computing or condensed matter physics
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Experience securing federal research grants