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 pharmaceuticals to cryptography. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and disrupt innovators in our state-of-the-art San Francisco facility. Our mission: harness quantum mechanics to solve unsolvable problems by 2026.
Why Nexus? We offer equity, unlimited PTO, and access to quantum hardware unavailable elsewhere. Your work will directly impact humanity's next technological leap.
Responsibilities
- Lead quantum algorithm development for real-world applications
- Design and execute experiments on 100+ qubit systems
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum-classical hybrid models
- Publish peer-reviewed research in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $5M+ in government/industry grants by 2026
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant computing
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years hands-on quantum computing experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent frameworks
- Published research in quantum algorithms or error correction
- Expertise in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience with high-performance computing clusters
- Strong track record of securing research funding