Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine 2026's technological landscape. As a Research Scientist, you'll architect next-gen solutions for cryptography, optimization, and machine learning in our state-of-the-art San Francisco facility. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and solve humanity's most complex challenges using quantum supremacy.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for real-world applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware performance metrics
- Develop error-correction frameworks for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Author peer-reviewed publications in top-tier journals (Nature/Science)
- Secure $5M+ in government/industry research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics/Computer Science or equivalent experience
- 3+ years with quantum programming (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Published research in quantum error correction or topological qubits
- Expertise in cryogenic quantum hardware integration
- Strong background in machine learning frameworks (PyTorch/TensorFlow)
- Proven track record of securing DARPA/NSF grants