Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing applications for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop groundbreaking algorithms and protocols that will redefine computational boundaries. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to collaborate with Nobel laureates and publish breakthrough research in Nature Physics.
Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco houses 128-qubit quantum processors and provides access to $10M in research funding. You'll lead projects in quantum machine learning and cryptography while mentoring PhD candidates. We offer competitive equity packages and flexible work arrangements for optimal innovation.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Lead cross-functional teams in quantum hardware-software integration
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier journals
- Secure $2M+ in annual research grants
- Mentor junior researchers and PhD candidates
- Collaborate with MIT and Caltech on quantum networking projects
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Published research in Nature/Science/Physical Review journals
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum circuit design
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion qubits
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Proven grant-writing success for federal research funding