Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological innovation as we pioneer quantum computing breakthroughs for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Research Scientist to develop scalable quantum algorithms and solve complex computational challenges that will redefine industries.
Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources for quantum experimentation, including 128-qubit processors and cryogenic infrastructure. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers to push the boundaries of quantum supremacy.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and cryptography
- Lead experimental validation of quantum circuits on superconducting platforms
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Secure $5M+ in quantum computing research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Information
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum assembly languages
- Published work in Nature/Science quantum computing papers
- Proficiency with cryogenic systems and microwave control electronics
- Experience securing government/industry research funding