Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine global industries. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT PhDs to develop scalable quantum algorithms. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources, including 128-qubit processors and a $50M research budget. We provide competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and dedicated quantum simulation time. Help us solve humanity's most complex challenges—from climate modeling to drug discovery—while shaping the next decade of innovation.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype quantum circuits on real hardware
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Develop error mitigation strategies for practical quantum applications
- Collaborate with AI engineers to hybridize classical-quantum systems
- Secure $1M+ in government/industry research grants
- Mentor postdoctoral researchers in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum frameworks
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Proficiency in Python/C++ with quantum libraries
- Experience with superconducting qubit systems
- Demonstrated ability to secure research funding
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis