Job Description
Join NexusLabs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing breakthroughs that will redefine 2026's digital landscape. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-gen algorithms and architectures that will power the next generation of AI, cryptography, and computational modeling.
As part of our elite Future Technologies division, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in a state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay. Your work will directly influence how enterprises solve previously unsolvable problems across healthcare, climate modeling, and financial systems.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for complex optimization problems
- Lead research in fault-tolerant quantum computing architectures
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical machine learning models
- Collaborate with hardware teams to improve qubit coherence and gate fidelity
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Drive patent development for proprietary quantum computing methodologies
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency with quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Published research in quantum information science or related fields
- Experience with high-performance computing and parallelization
- Strong background in linear algebra and probability theory
- Passion for solving problems at the intersection of physics and computer science