Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing breakthroughs for 2026. We're seeking a visionary Research Scientist to develop scalable quantum algorithms and hybrid quantum-classical systems that will redefine computational paradigms. Our interdisciplinary team collaborates with NASA, IBM Research, and MIT to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
Located in our state-of-the-art San Francisco facility, you'll access IBM Quantum System Two processors, D-Wave quantum annealers, and NVIDIA's latest GPU clusters. This role offers unparalleled resources to publish in Nature Physics, lead patent applications, and shape the quantum roadmap for the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning
- Develop error mitigation techniques for NISQ-era quantum processors
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy benchmarks
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum-classical interfaces
- Publish 2+ peer-reviewed papers annually in top-tier journals
- Secure $1M+ in government/industry research grants
- Mentor PhD interns in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent research experience)
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Publication record in quantum computing or quantum information science
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Strong background in linear algebra and computational complexity
- Proficiency with Python and high-performance computing frameworks
- Demonstrated ability to secure federal research grants