Job Description
Join the forefront of technological revolution at Nexus Quantum Labs. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries by 2026. As a Research Scientist, you'll develop breakthrough algorithms and architectures to solve previously impossible computational challenges. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay. We offer equity, unlimited PTO, and a $20K annual learning stipend to fuel your growth.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Lead experiments on superconducting quantum processors with 100+ qubits
- Develop error correction protocols to achieve fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Publish research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, PRL)
- Mentor junior researchers and cross-functional engineering teams
- Secure federal and private research funding through grant proposals
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum programming frameworks
- Published peer-reviewed research in quantum information science
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience with low-level hardware control of quantum processors
- Proven track record of translating theoretical concepts into practical implementations