Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions that will redefine 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop breakthrough algorithms and protocols for next-generation quantum systems. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay, pushing the boundaries of computational possibility.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and cryptography
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware prototypes at cryogenic temperatures
- Develop error-correction frameworks for fault-tolerant quantum computing
- Collaborate with machine learning teams on quantum-classical hybrid models
- Author high-impact publications for premier scientific journals and conferences
- Secure federal and private research grants for quantum initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Publication record in Nature/Science/Physical Review journals
- Expertise in superconducting qubit or photonic quantum systems