Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution! We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine 2026 and beyond. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll develop breakthrough solutions for cryptography, optimization, and machine learning challenges. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art labs in San Francisco's tech corridor. Your work will directly shape the future of technology, from drug discovery to climate modeling.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for real-world applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum circuits on superconducting and photonic platforms
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum-accelerated machine learning models
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and industry conferences
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum computing methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent research experience)
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Publication record in quantum information science or adjacent fields
- Strong background in linear algebra, complex analysis, and statistical mechanics
- Experience with superconducting qubit manipulation or photonic quantum systems