Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution! We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine industries by 2026. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT PhDs to develop next-gen quantum processors. Our state-of-the-art facility in downtown SF offers unparalleled resources including 128-qubit quantum processors and dedicated GPU clusters. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work, and unlimited learning stipends. Shape the future of technology while working with the brightest minds in quantum physics and computer science.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware prototypes in cryogenic environments
- Publish groundbreaking research in Nature Physics and IEEE journals
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum error correction protocols
- Mentor PhD interns on quantum circuit optimization techniques
- Secure $2M+ in government/industry grants for quantum research initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum computing focus
- 3+ years experience with quantum programming (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Published peer-reviewed research in quantum information theory
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience with superconducting qubit systems or trapped-ion platforms