Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum 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 quantum algorithms and hardware architectures. In this role, 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 for quantum experimentation, including 128-qubit processors and cryogenic computing environments. If you're passionate about shaping the quantum future, this is your opportunity to make history.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization, cryptography, and machine learning applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware prototypes in cryogenic environments
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop quantum-classical hybrid computing frameworks
- Publish groundbreaking research in top-tier journals and present at international conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and contribute to quantum education initiatives
- Secure and manage multi-million dollar research grants from DARPA and NSF
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum computing systems
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with 5+ years of quantum computing research
- Proven expertise in quantum algorithm design and quantum circuit optimization
- Experience with quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#) and simulators
- Strong background in quantum error correction and fault tolerance techniques
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent quantum computing journals
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware and low-temperature electronics
- Demonstrated ability to secure federal research funding
- Knowledge of post-quantum cryptography standards (NIST PQC project)