Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution! We're pioneering quantum systems that will redefine 2026's technological landscape. As a Research Scientist, you'll architect next-gen algorithms and collaborate with Nobel laureates in our state-of-the-art San Francisco facility. Your work will directly impact breakthroughs in cryptography, AI optimization, and molecular modeling.
We offer unparalleled resources, including access to 128-qubit processors and a $500M R&D budget. Our interdisciplinary teams blend quantum physicists, machine learning experts, and materials scientists to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for real-world applications
- Lead cross-functional projects in quantum machine learning and optimization
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Publish research in top-tier journals and present at global conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and drive innovation in quantum software development
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum-classical hybrid workflows
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Expertise in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published research in quantum computing or related fields
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Experience with cloud quantum computing platforms (IBM Quantum, AWS Braket)
- Proven ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical implementations