Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution! We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine global industries. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and disrupt innovators to solve humanity's most complex challenges. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources, including quantum processors with 1000+ qubits and a $500M research budget. Shape the future of computing while enjoying competitive compensation, unlimited PTO, and equity in a unicorn startup.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, etc.)
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processors
- Secure $10M+ in government and industry grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Proficiency with Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum frameworks
- Experience with superconducting or photonic quantum systems
- Strong track record of securing research funding
- Ability to translate complex quantum concepts for non-experts