Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing applications that will redefine industries—from pharmaceuticals to climate modeling. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and disrupt innovators in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab. Your work will directly contribute to solving humanity's most complex challenges using quantum algorithms and next-gen hardware.
We offer equity, unlimited PTO, and a $20k annual learning stipend. Our interdisciplinary teams blend physics, AI, and bioengineering to create breakthroughs that were science fiction just years ago.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization problems in drug discovery
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims using 100+ qubit processors
- Develop error mitigation protocols for practical quantum applications
- Collaborate with AI engineers to integrate quantum accelerators into machine learning pipelines
- Publish peer-reviewed research in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $5M+ in government and private research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (postdoc preferred)
- 3+ years hands-on experience with superconducting qubit systems
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum programming frameworks
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis
- Experience securing federal research grants (NSF/DOE)
- Clearance for DOE QIS research programs