Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution! We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine 2026's technological landscape. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll develop breakthrough solutions for cryptography, optimization, and machine learning challenges. Our state-of-the-art lab collaborates with NASA, IBM, and MIT to create the quantum tools of tomorrow.
Work in our downtown San Francisco campus with flexible schedules, unlimited research budgets, and equity packages. We offer relocation assistance, cutting-edge hardware access, and mentorship from Nobel laureates. Your innovations will directly shape how humanity solves complex global challenges.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for real-world applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum protocols on superconducting and photonic systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum error correction techniques
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Develop patent-pending quantum solutions for cryptography and AI acceleration
- Mentor junior researchers and cross-functional engineering teams
- Secure government and industry grants for quantum computing initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency with Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum programming frameworks
- Publication record in Nature/Science or IEEE Quantum journals
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence and error correction principles
- Expertise in Python, C++, and high-performance computing environments
- Experience with cloud-based quantum platforms (IBM Quantum, Amazon Braket)
- Demonstrated ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical implementations