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 collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT PhDs to develop next-gen quantum algorithms, error-corrected qubit systems, and hybrid quantum-classical frameworks. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco's Innovation District offers unmatched resources for breakthrough research.
Why Nexus Quantum Labs?
- Work on projects with 10+ year impact horizons
- $500M R&D budget with dedicated quantum hardware
- Equity grants and patent ownership opportunities
- Partnerships with NASA, IBM Research, and CERN
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop novel error correction protocols for fault-tolerant qubits
- Lead experimental validation on 1000+ qubit quantum processors
- Collaborate with materials scientists to engineer superconducting qubits
- Publish in Nature Physics/Science and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Secure $2M+ in DARPA/NIST quantum research grants
- Mentor PhD interns from Stanford and Berkeley quantum programs
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years experience with quantum circuit simulation (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction codes (surface, color codes)
- Proficiency in low-level quantum hardware control languages
- Strong background in condensed matter physics
- Experience with cryogenic quantum system integration
- Track record of securing government research funding