Job Description
Join Nexus Future Technologies at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution. We're pioneering breakthroughs in quantum algorithms and hardware that will redefine computing. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry visionaries to solve humanity's most complex challenges. Our state-of-the-art lab in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources and a culture where innovation thrives. Shape the future of technology while enjoying competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and comprehensive benefits including equity.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware prototypes using cryogenic systems
- Publish groundbreaking research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and cross-functional engineering teams
- Secure federal and private research funding through compelling grant proposals
- Collaborate with AI/ML teams to hybridize quantum-classical computing paradigms
- Contribute to open-source quantum software frameworks
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with 3+ years of quantum research
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and error correction methodologies
- Proficiency with quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Strong publication record in quantum computing or condensed matter physics
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems or superconducting qubits
- Deep understanding of quantum information theory and complexity classes
- Ability to translate theoretical concepts into experimental implementations