Job Description
Shape the future of technology at Nexus Quantum Labs, where innovation meets quantum reality. We're pioneering the next frontier of computational power, and we need visionary minds to accelerate our 2026 roadmap. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll dismantle classical computing barriers, develop breakthrough quantum algorithms, and collaborate with world-class physicists and engineers in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab. Join us to transform theoretical possibilities into tangible solutions that will redefine industries.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute quantum experiments using superconducting qubits and photonic systems
- Develop novel quantum algorithms for optimization, cryptography, and machine learning
- Collaborate with hardware teams to reduce quantum error rates below 0.1%
- Publish research in Nature Physics and IEEE Quantum Journals
- Lead quantum security protocols for 2026-era blockchain systems
- Mentor postdoctoral researchers in quantum information theory
- Secure $5M+ in DoE/NIST grants for quantum initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum annealing or gate-based systems
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or Q# frameworks
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction codes (surface codes, LDPC)
- Expertise in quantum machine learning architectures
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware integration