Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Research Scientist to develop groundbreaking algorithms and hardware prototypes that will redefine computational boundaries. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to collaborate with Nobel laureates and contribute to projects with global impact in cryptography, AI optimization, and material science.
Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco provides an incubator for innovation, complete with quantum annealers, cryogenic systems, and a cross-disciplinary team of physicists and software engineers. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and dedicated R&D funding for your breakthrough ideas.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for complex optimization problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for quantum processors operating at sub-100mK temperatures
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims using IBM and Google hardware
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum machine learning models
- Author peer-reviewed publications and patent applications for quantum innovations
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
- Secure federal and private research grants for quantum computing initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum computing specialization
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with quantum circuit design (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published research in Nature/Science journals on quantum algorithms
- Proficiency in low-level programming for quantum hardware control (C++, Python, Rust)
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence mitigation techniques
- Experience with quantum annealing hardware (D-Wave, Rigetti)
- Strong background in linear algebra, group theory, and statistical mechanics