Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek an innovative Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-generation algorithms and hardware protocols that will redefine computational boundaries. In this role, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay, where breakthroughs in quantum cryptography, machine learning optimization, and material science simulation converge.
Your work will directly influence Fortune 500 companies' digital transformation strategies while contributing to open-source quantum frameworks. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible R&D budgets, and unparalleled professional development through our partnership with MIT's Quantum Engineering Center.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for practical industry applications
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum hardware interfaces
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier journals (Nature/Science)
- Develop error-correction protocols for scalable quantum systems
- Collaborate with AI/ML teams to hybridize classical-quantum workflows
- Secure and manage multi-million dollar research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related quantitative field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Published research in quantum error correction or topological qubits
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum SDKs
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence mitigation strategies
- Track record of securing government or corporate research funding
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience with superconducting or ion-trap quantum systems