Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-generation algorithms and hardware architectures that will redefine computational boundaries. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art facility in the heart of San Francisco's innovation corridor. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the future of artificial intelligence, cryptography, and materials science.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for machine learning optimization
- Lead experimental research on superconducting qubit stability at scale
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to optimize quantum circuit architectures
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Secure $5M+ in government and private research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum focus
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum algorithm design (QAOA, VQE, QML)
- Proficiency with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published record in quantum information science
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware systems
- Demonstrated ability to secure research funding