Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries worldwide. As a Quantum Research Scientist, you'll work in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab, collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to solve humanity's most complex challenges. Our culture embraces audacious thinking, rapid prototyping, and cross-disciplinary innovation. If you're driven to shape the future of computation and thrive in environments where theoretical physics meets cutting-edge engineering, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization, cryptography, and machine learning applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware prototypes in cryogenic environments
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with AI teams to hybridize quantum-classical computing workflows
- Publish breakthrough research in peer-reviewed journals and industry whitepapers
- Secure $5M+ in research funding through NSF and DARPA proposals
- Mentor postdoctoral researchers in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (postdoc preferred)
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum gate-level programming (Qiskit, Cirq, or similar)
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals (Nature, Science, etc.)
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerance architectures
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and low-level hardware interfacing
- Demonstrated success in securing competitive research grants
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence mitigation strategies
- Experience with superconducting or ion-trap quantum systems