Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing breakthroughs that will redefine industries worldwide. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab. We offer unparalleled resources, flexible work arrangements, and equity opportunities to shape the quantum future.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for real-world applications in cryptography and AI
- Lead experimental quantum system optimization using superconducting qubits
- Develop error-correction protocols to advance quantum coherence
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and cross-functional teams
- Secure external funding through NSF and DARPA grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent journals
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems and microwave engineering