Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Nexus Innovations to shape the technological frontier of 2026. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-gen computational solutions that will redefine industries. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to publish groundbreaking research and lead commercialization efforts in quantum algorithms and error correction.
What You'll Experience:
- Access to IBM Quantum System One and D-Wave quantum processors
- Competitive equity package and unlimited PTO
- Annual innovation retreats in Switzerland and Japan
- Tuition reimbursement for advanced certifications
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Lead error correction research to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computation
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to bridge theory and practical applications
- Publish 3+ peer-reviewed papers annually in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $2M+ in government and industry research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
- Develop patentable quantum machine learning frameworks
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum focus
- 3+ years experience with quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Expertise in quantum error correction codes (surface, color codes)
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis
- Experience with high-performance computing environments
- Proven track record of securing research funding