Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum revolution. We're pioneering the next generation of quantum computing systems that will redefine 2026's technological landscape. As a Quantum Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers to develop breakthrough algorithms and hardware solutions. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources and a culture that thrives on audacious innovation. We provide competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and comprehensive benefits including sabbatical programs for deep research projects.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware prototypes at cryogenic temperatures
- Develop error correction methodologies for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to optimize qubit coherence times
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Secure government and industry grants for advanced quantum research
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum focus
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent journals
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis
- Security clearance eligibility for government-funded projects