Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries. As a Research Scientist, you'll work in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab, collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors. We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited PTO, and a culture where your breakthrough ideas become reality. Help us build the computational infrastructure for tomorrow's AI, cryptography, and materials science.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for real-world applications
- Lead experimental research on quantum error correction protocols
- Develop novel quantum hardware architectures for scalability
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum-classical hybrid systems
- Publish findings in top-tier journals and industry whitepapers
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum physics principles
- Secure funding through NSF and DARPA grant proposals
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum computing frameworks
- Published research in quantum information science
- Proficiency in Python, Qiskit, and quantum circuit design
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence phenomena
- Strong background in linear algebra and statistical mechanics
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems preferred