Job Description
Shape the technological frontier at Nexus Quantum Labs, where we're pioneering the next wave of innovation that will define 2026 and beyond. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with world-class teams to solve previously unsolvable problems in cryptography, materials science, and artificial intelligence. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers an unparalleled environment for breakthrough research, with resources dedicated to advancing quantum supremacy. Join us in building the computational backbone of tomorrow's digital economy.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute quantum algorithms targeting real-world optimization challenges
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware prototypes in cryogenic environments
- Develop novel error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Publish high-impact research in peer-reviewed quantum computing journals
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum accelerators into machine learning pipelines
- Secure patents for proprietary quantum methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum circuit design and simulation
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and decoherence mitigation
- Published research in quantum computing or quantum information theory
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware operations
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis