Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing applications for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientists to develop next-gen algorithms and solve previously unsolvable computational challenges. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources for groundbreaking research in cryptography, AI optimization, and molecular simulation.
Why Nexus Labs?
- Work with IBM Quantum, Rigetti, and D-Wave systems
- Collaborate with Nobel Prize-winning researchers
- Participate in shaping quantum ethics frameworks
- Competitive equity packages in a pre-IPO unicorn
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for machine learning optimization
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead cross-functional teams in quantum-classical hybrid computing projects
- Author peer-reviewed publications in Nature/Science journals
- Contribute to quantum security standards for 2026 infrastructure
- Collaborate with hardware teams on qubit scalability solutions
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (required)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum frameworks
- Publication record in quantum computing or quantum information theory
- Expertise in quantum error correction and topological quantum computing
- Deep understanding of NISQ-era limitations and mitigation strategies