Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-generation algorithms that will redefine computational boundaries. In this role, you'll collaborate with Nobel Prize-winning physicists and industry disruptors to build scalable quantum systems capable of solving previously unsolvable problems in cryptography, drug discovery, and climate modeling. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources, including access to 128-qubit processors and a $500M R&D budget. We offer equity, unlimited PTO, and relocation assistance for exceptional candidates.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum circuits on superconducting and photonic platforms
- Develop error mitigation techniques for fault-tolerant quantum computation
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processors
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Secure federal grants (NSF, DOE) and industry partnerships
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Information Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis
- Experience with superconducting or photonic quantum hardware
- Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences