Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of the 2026 quantum revolution. We're pioneering next-gen quantum algorithms that will redefine computational boundaries and solve previously unsolvable problems. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay. We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited R&D budgets, and the opportunity to shape the future of technology.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and cryptography
- Lead experimental validation of quantum circuits on superconducting platforms
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Mentor postdoctoral researchers and PhD candidates
- Secure $2M+ in annual research funding through NSF and DARPA grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (2020-2023)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum circuit design experience
- Published research in Nature/Science or equivalent tier journals
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum computing frameworks
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Proven ability to secure government research funding