Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries worldwide. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll develop groundbreaking algorithms and architectures to solve previously impossible computational challenges. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry visionaries in our state-of-the-art facility in the heart of San Francisco's innovation district.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Lead experiments on superconducting quantum processors to achieve quantum advantage
- Develop error correction protocols for scalable quantum systems
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and cross-functional engineering teams
- Partner with industry leaders to commercialize quantum applications
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related quantitative field
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and quantum simulation frameworks
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent tier journals
- Proficiency with quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems preferred