Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Solutions at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer the next era of computing. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop breakthrough algorithms and systems that will define the digital landscape of 2026. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to work with industry-leading quantum hardware and collaborate with Nobel laureates in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum gate operations
- Lead research initiatives in quantum machine learning applications
- Publish findings in top-tier journals and conferences
- mentor junior researchers and quantum computing interns
- Secure and manage research grants from DARPA and NSF
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Publication record in quantum computing research
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum processors
- Proficiency in Python and high-performance computing frameworks