Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution! We're pioneering breakthroughs in quantum algorithms that will redefine 2026's technological landscape. As a Quantum Research Scientist, you'll develop novel quantum computing architectures, collaborate with Nobel laureates, and publish groundbreaking research in Nature Physics. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources including 128-qubit processors and cryogenic computing environments. Enjoy flexible research hours, competitive equity packages, and opportunities to shape humanity's next computing paradigm.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams on qubit stabilization techniques
- Secure $5M+ in government research grants annually
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Author 3+ peer-reviewed publications per year
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Information
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and simulation
- Proficiency with Qiskit, Cirq, or similar frameworks
- Publication record in top-tier journals (Nature/Science)
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and group theory
- US citizenship required for government contract work