Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of quantum revolution! We're pioneering 2026's most transformative technology and seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to architect the next generation of computational paradigms. In this role, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and disrupt quantum algorithms, pushing boundaries in cryptography, AI optimization, and molecular modeling. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco's tech epicenter offers unparalleled resources—including 128-qubit processors and dedicated quantum annealing labs. This is your chance to solve humanity's grandest challenges while shaping the digital landscape of tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for 2026-era applications
- Lead cross-functional teams in quantum error correction optimization
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical computing frameworks for enterprise solutions
- Collaborate with MIT/Stanford on quantum supremacy benchmarks
- Secure $5M+ in NSF/DARPA quantum research grants
- Author breakthrough publications in Nature/Science journals
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum machine learning initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency with Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum annealing frameworks
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Strong background in topological quantum computing
- Experience with quantum machine learning (QML) architectures
- Ability to translate complex quantum concepts for C-suite stakeholders