Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of computational revolution as we pioneer quantum systems that will redefine 2026's technological landscape. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop groundbreaking algorithms and error-correction protocols for next-gen quantum processors. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape humanity's computational future while working with cutting-edge hardware from IBM, Google, and our proprietary quantum annealing systems.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation challenges
- Develop quantum error mitigation techniques for fault-tolerant computing
- Lead cross-functional teams of physicists and engineers in prototype development
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, etc.)
- Secure federal grants and private funding for quantum initiatives
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
- Drive commercial applications of quantum technology in finance and logistics
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency with Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum circuit simulation tools
- Publication record in quantum computing or condensed matter physics
- Expertise in quantum error correction codes (surface, topological)
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis
- Experience with cryogenic systems and quantum hardware interfaces