Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of computational revolution! We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine industries by 2026. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll architect next-gen solutions in cryptography, optimization, and machine learning. Our state-of-the-art lab in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources to transform theoretical physics into breakthrough applications.
What you'll achieve: Design scalable quantum circuits, publish in Nature/Science journals, and collaborate with Nobel laureates. Your work will directly impact our 2026 roadmap for quantum supremacy.
Responsibilities
- Develop novel quantum algorithms for real-world applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware systems
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to solve complex optimization problems
- Drive research publications in top-tier scientific journals
- Contribute to quantum error correction methodologies
- Advise product teams on quantum implementation strategies
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum computing principles
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years in quantum computing research or industrial R&D
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and simulation frameworks
- Proficiency in Python/C++ with quantum libraries (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Strong publication record in quantum information science
- Experience with superconducting or photonic quantum systems
- Demonstrated ability to translate theory into practical solutions
- Passion for accelerating quantum adoption timelines