Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering breakthroughs in quantum-AI hybrid systems that will redefine computing, cryptography, and machine learning. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab. Enjoy flexible work arrangements, cutting-edge resources, and equity in a company valued at $2B+.
Why Nexus Quantum Labs?
• Work on projects with global impact
• $50K annual R&D budget for personal experiments
• Biannual innovation retreats in international tech hubs
• Comprehensive health and wellness program
Responsibilities
- Lead R&D in quantum machine learning algorithms for real-world applications
- Design and execute experiments on 128+ qubit quantum processors
- Develop novel AI frameworks to optimize quantum error correction
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum-AI hybrid systems
- Publish findings in top-tier journals and present at IEEE conferences
- Mentor PhD researchers and interns in quantum computing principles
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or AI with 3+ years research experience
- Proficiency with quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published work in quantum machine learning or quantum error correction
- Expertise in Python/C++ with high-performance computing libraries
- Deep understanding of tensor networks and quantum circuit optimization
- Experience with cloud quantum computing platforms (IBM Quantum, Amazon Braket)