Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution! We're pioneering quantum computing applications that will redefine industries, from pharmaceuticals to finance. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to solve humanity's most complex challenges. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources and a culture that values audacious innovation. We provide competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and continuous learning opportunities through our Quantum Academy. Help us build the computational infrastructure for tomorrow's breakthroughs today.
Responsibilities
- Lead quantum algorithm development for optimization and simulation problems
- Design and execute experiments on superconducting quantum processors
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Collaborate with engineering teams to prototype quantum-classical hybrid systems
- Mentor junior researchers and quantum computing interns
- Secure government and private funding for quantum initiatives
- Stay current on emerging quantum technologies and threat landscape
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and error correction techniques
- Proficiency with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, etc.)
- Strong publication record in quantum information science
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum systems
- Demonstrated ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical implementations
- Excellent problem-solving skills and collaborative mindset