Job Description
Join the forefront of technological revolution at Nexus Quantum Labs, where we're pioneering the next frontier of computing. As a Quantum Research Scientist, you'll architect and implement breakthrough quantum algorithms to solve previously unsolvable challenges in cryptography, optimization, and AI. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT PhDs in our state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay. We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited R&D budgets, and flexible hybrid work arrangements for top-tier talent shaping 2026's digital landscape.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for practical enterprise applications
- Lead cross-functional teams of physicists and software engineers in quantum system development
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Develop error-correction protocols for scalable quantum processors
- Secure $5M+ in government grants for quantum supremacy projects
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years hands-on experience with IBM Q Experience or Rigetti systems
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum programming frameworks
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Experience securing DoD or NSF research grants
- Strong background in machine learning for quantum-classical hybrid systems