Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions to solve humanity's most complex challenges. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll work in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab, collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors. Enjoy competitive equity packages, unlimited PTO, and opportunities to publish groundbreaking research in Nature and Science.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for cryptography and optimization problems
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype quantum hardware-software interfaces
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier journals
- Secure $2M+ in annual research grants from DARPA and NSF
- Mentor PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum circuit design experience
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum programming frameworks
- Published research in quantum error correction or topological qubits
- Strong Python/C++ skills with low-level hardware integration experience
- Track record of securing government research funding