Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries, from pharmaceuticals to cryptography. As a Research Scientist, you'll work in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab, collaborating with Nobel laureates and disrupting the boundaries of computational possibility.
We offer competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work, and unlimited professional development. Shape the future with us.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for practical industry applications
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype quantum computing solutions
- Publish breakthrough research in peer-reviewed journals
- Optimize quantum error correction protocols for commercial viability
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to translate theory into scalable systems
- Secure $1M+ in annual research grants from government and private sector
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum frameworks
- Published record in quantum computing or theoretical physics
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and high-performance computing
- Experience with quantum machine learning frameworks
- Security clearance eligibility preferred