Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution as a Quantum Computing Research Scientist. We're pioneering breakthroughs in quantum algorithms and error correction to solve humanity's most complex challenges. Our interdisciplinary team operates at the intersection of physics, computer science, and AI, pushing the boundaries of what's computationally possible.
As a key innovator in our Quantum Research Division, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and dedicated R&D budgets for cutting-edge experiments. Shape the future of quantum computing while accelerating your career in one of tech's most transformative fields.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error-correction protocols to enhance quantum system stability
- Lead experimental validation of quantum circuits on superconducting qubit platforms
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum machine learning frameworks
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Secure government and industry grants for quantum research initiatives
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum physics and computational methods
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research with superconducting systems
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and quantum error correction techniques
- Proficiency with quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Strong publication record in quantum information science
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware and control systems
- Demonstrated ability to secure research funding through grants