Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological revolution! We're pioneering quantum computing breakthroughs that will redefine industries by 2026. As a Quantum Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to solve humanity's most complex challenges. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources including 128-qubit processors and dedicated AI-assisted research environments.
We provide competitive equity packages, flexible remote work options, and $10k annual learning stipends. Shape the future of computing while enjoying our rooftop quantum garden and biweekly innovation symposiums.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Lead cross-functional teams in quantum error correction research
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical computing frameworks
- Publish findings in Nature Physics and IEEE journals
- Secure SBIR grants for quantum commercialization projects
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum machine learning
- Collaborate with NASA and MIT on quantum space applications
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics or Computer Science
- 3+ years quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or Quantum Circuit Simulator
- Published research in top-tier quantum journals
- Expertise in quantum decoherence mitigation
- Familiarity with quantum hardware architectures (IBM, Rigetti, IonQ)
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Security clearance for DoD quantum projects