Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a brilliant Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-generation algorithms and protocols that will redefine computational boundaries. In this role, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to build scalable quantum systems capable of solving previously impossible problems.
Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco's innovation district offers unparalleled resources for quantum experimentation, including access to 128-qubit processors and cryogenic computing environments. You'll contribute to projects spanning quantum cryptography, optimization algorithms, and molecular modeling – with direct impact on drug discovery, climate modeling, and artificial intelligence breakthroughs.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for practical applications
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum circuit implementations
- Author peer-reviewed publications and patent quantum methodologies
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
- Secure $2M+ in research funding from NSF and DARPA
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum frameworks
- Published research in Nature/Science or IEEE journals
- Proficiency in quantum error correction techniques
- Experience with superconducting or ion-trap qubits
- Demonstrated ability to translate theory to experimental results