Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution. We're pioneering next-gen quantum computing solutions that will redefine computational boundaries. As a Quantum Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to develop breakthrough algorithms and hardware systems. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources for innovation, including access to quantum simulators and cryogenic computing environments.
We offer competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and a culture that celebrates intellectual curiosity. Shape the future of technology with a team committed to solving humanity's most complex challenges.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Develop error-correction protocols for quantum processors operating at millikelvin temperatures
- Collaborate with hardware teams to prototype quantum gate architectures
- Publish peer-reviewed research in leading quantum computing journals
- Mentor junior researchers and lead cross-functional innovation sprints
- Secure patents for novel quantum computing methodologies
- Participate in quantum security protocol development for 2026 infrastructure
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent industry experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Quipper, or Qiskit)
- Published research in quantum error correction or topological quantum computing
- Expertise in quantum hardware architectures (superconducting, trapped ion, or photonic)
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex probability theory
- Demonstrated ability to secure government or corporate research grants