Job Description
Join NexGen Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine industries by 2026. As a Research Scientist, you'll design and implement next-gen quantum systems while collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources for breakthrough research.
Responsibilities
- Develop novel quantum algorithms for optimization and cryptography applications
- Lead experimental quantum computing projects using superconducting qubits
- Collaborate with hardware teams to design error-corrected quantum architectures
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Secure $5M+ in research grants from NSF and DARPA
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Translate quantum solutions into commercial IP portfolios
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics/Computer Science or equivalent experience
- 3+ years hands-on quantum programming with Qiskit/Cirq
- Published work in Nature/Science or equivalent high-impact journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Strong background in topological quantum computing
- Proven ability to secure federal research funding
- Experience mentoring postdoctoral researchers
- Patents in quantum computing or related fields preferred