Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing breakthroughs that will redefine industries from healthcare to finance. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT PhDs to develop scalable quantum algorithms and error-correction techniques. Our state-of-the-art lab in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources, including access to IBM Quantum and D-Wave systems. We provide competitive equity packages, unlimited PTO, and a $10,000 annual learning stipend to ensure you remain at the cutting edge.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error-correction protocols to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computation
- Lead cross-functional teams of physicists and software engineers in experimental validation
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Secure $2M+ in DARPA/NASA grants for quantum computing initiatives
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development using Qiskit/Cirq
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience with superconducting qubit systems or ion traps
- Proficiency in Python/C++ and high-performance computing frameworks