Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution! We're pioneering quantum systems that will redefine technology by 2026. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll architect breakthrough algorithms and develop scalable quantum hardware solutions that solve previously impossible challenges in cryptography, material science, and AI optimization.
Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources, including access to 256-qubit processors and a $50M annual research fund. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and lead projects that will shape humanity's technological future.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead cross-functional teams in quantum hardware-software integration
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Secure $2M+ in annual research grants from DARPA/NSF
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
- Drive commercialization of quantum technologies through patent development
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum assembly languages
- Published research in Nature/Science journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems (4K systems preferred)
- Track record of securing government research funding