Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer the next generation of quantum computing systems. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to transform theoretical quantum mechanics into scalable commercial applications. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco's innovation district offers unparalleled resources for groundbreaking research.
What you'll achieve: Design quantum algorithms that solve previously unsolvable computational challenges, develop error-corrected qubit architectures, and publish seminal research in Nature Physics. Your work will directly impact fields from pharmaceutical discovery to climate modeling.
Responsibilities
- Lead quantum algorithm development for commercial applications in cryptography and optimization
- Design and implement error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to prototype next-generation qubit architectures
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier scientific journals
- Secure $5M+ in government and private research funding
- Mentor PhD candidates and lead cross-functional quantum research teams
- Develop quantum security frameworks for post-quantum encryption standards
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent research experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research with published papers
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Experience with superconducting or photonic quantum hardware systems
- Track record of securing competitive research grants
- Strong background in computational complexity theory
- Expertise in quantum machine learning applications