Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries, from drug discovery to financial modeling. As a Quantum Research Scientist, you'll work in our state-of-the-art San Francisco facility alongside Nobel laureates and quantum pioneers to develop scalable quantum algorithms and error-correction protocols.
This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the future of computation, with competitive compensation, equity packages, and access to our quantum hardware lab. You'll collaborate with AI and materials science teams to solve previously impossible challenges.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for NISQ-era hardware
- Develop quantum error correction protocols for fault-tolerant systems
- Lead cross-functional R&D projects with AI and materials science teams
- Publish findings in top-tier journals and present at quantum conferences
- Optimize quantum circuits for real-world industry applications
- Mentor junior researchers and contribute to patent development
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related quantum field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Strong background in quantum information theory and linear algebra
- Experience with superconducting or ion-trap quantum systems
- Publication record in quantum computing or related fields
- Ability to translate complex quantum concepts into business applications