Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing breakthroughs for 2026. Our interdisciplinary team is redefining computational limits, and we seek visionary Research Scientists to architect the future of quantum algorithms and error correction. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in a state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay, where your innovations will shape next-generation AI, cryptography, and materials science.
We offer unparalleled resources, flexible hybrid work, and equity in a company valued at $2B+. If you thrive at the intersection of theoretical physics and practical application, this is your moment to impact humanity's technological trajectory.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop novel error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead experimental validation using superconducting qubit platforms
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum accelerators
- Publish peer-reviewed research in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $1M+ in DoE/NASA grants for quantum initiatives
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum frameworks
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing venues
- Proficiency in quantum circuit optimization techniques
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and probability theory
- US citizenship required for government project access