Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Technologies at the forefront of the quantum revolution! We're pioneering breakthroughs that will redefine computing by 2026. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry visionaries to develop next-generation quantum algorithms and architectures. Our state-of-the-art lab in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources, including access to 128-qubit quantum processors and a $50M research budget. We value intellectual curiosity as much as technical excellence—here, your ideas could shape humanity's technological future.
Why Nexus Quantum? • Competitive equity packages • Flexible hybrid work • $10K annual professional development stipend • Comprehensive health benefits • Patented technology ownership opportunities • Collaborative hackathons with MIT/Caltech partners
Responsibilities
- Lead research in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant computing architectures
- Design and prototype novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-develop quantum-classical hybrid systems
- Publish peer-reviewed research in Nature/Science journals and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Mentor PhD researchers and secure government/industry grants (DOE, NSF, DARPA)
- Develop quantum software SDKs with 99.9% fidelity benchmarks
- Contribute to open-source quantum frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq)
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or Applied Mathematics
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, PyQuil)
- Published work in quantum information science or related fields
- Expertise in linear algebra, complex analysis, and computational complexity
- Experience with superconducting/ion trap quantum processors
- Strong Python/C++ skills for quantum simulation frameworks
- Ability to translate theoretical concepts into experimental prototypes