Job Description
Step into the future with NexusLabs, where we're pioneering the next technological revolution. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll architect breakthrough solutions that will redefine industries by 2026. Join our elite team in San Francisco to manipulate quantum states, develop novel algorithms, and translate theoretical physics into tangible applications that will power tomorrow's innovations. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to shape the fabric of computational reality.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation challenges
- Develop error-corrected quantum systems with >99.9% fidelity
- Collaborate with hardware teams to integrate quantum processors with classical systems
- Lead research on quantum machine learning applications for 2026-era AI
- Publish findings in top-tier journals and present at international conferences
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
- Secure $5M+ in federal and private research grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum focus
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent quantum computing journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Strong background in linear algebra, complex analysis, and information theory
- Proven ability to secure major research funding
- Experience with superconducting or ion-trap quantum systems