Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing breakthroughs that will redefine industries. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with world-class teams to develop next-generation quantum algorithms and solve previously unsolvable computational challenges. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources for innovation, including access to quantum simulators and superconducting processors.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Develop error-correction techniques to enhance quantum system stability
- Collaborate with hardware teams to translate theoretical models into practical quantum circuits
- Lead experimental validation of quantum protocols using IBM and Google quantum processors
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and present at international conferences
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum computing principles
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- Expertise in quantum algorithm design (Shor's, Grover's, VQE)
- Proficiency with Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum programming frameworks
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Strong publication record in quantum information science
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence and error correction