Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine 2026's technological landscape. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll develop novel approaches to solve previously intractable problems in cryptography, optimization, and machine learning. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay. Your work will directly shape the next generation of secure communications and AI systems.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for practical enterprise applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims on our 1000-qubit processors
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Author peer-reviewed publications in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum software-hardware interfaces
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Published research in quantum algorithms or quantum information theory
- Expertise in linear algebra, probability theory, and complexity analysis
- Proficiency in Python and high-performance computing environments
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance