Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing applications that will redefine industries from healthcare to cryptography. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and AI pioneers in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab, developing next-generation quantum algorithms and solving previously unsolvable computational challenges. Your work will directly impact breakthroughs in drug discovery, climate modeling, and secure communications.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for complex computational problems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum systems using superconducting qubits and photonic processors
- Develop error-correction protocols to enhance quantum coherence and stability
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum machine learning models
- Publish research in top-tier journals and present at international quantum computing conferences
- Secure federal grants and industry partnerships for quantum research initiatives
- Mentor junior researchers and drive quantum education programs
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and quantum programming languages
- Published papers in quantum computing or quantum information theory
- Proficiency with quantum simulation frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Strong background in linear algebra, probability theory, and statistical mechanics
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems or photonic quantum processors