Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution! We're seeking pioneering Quantum Computing Research Scientists to architect the next generation of quantum algorithms and systems. Shape the future of technology in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab, where innovation meets limitless potential. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
Your Impact: You'll develop breakthrough quantum applications, optimize qubit coherence protocols, and publish seminal research that redefines computational boundaries. Work with cutting-edge hardware from partners like IBM Quantum, Rigetti, and IonQ while contributing to open-source quantum frameworks.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization, cryptography, and machine learning
- Develop error mitigation techniques and quantum error correction protocols
- Lead research projects in quantum supremacy applications and hybrid quantum-classical systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to translate theoretical models into practical implementations
- Publish peer-reviewed research in Nature Physics/Quantum and top-tier conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and foster cross-functional innovation
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or Computational Physics
- 3+ years hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Deep understanding of quantum information theory and decoherence
- Strong publication record in quantum computing journals/conferences
- Expertise in linear algebra, probability, and quantum mechanics
- Experience with quantum hardware platforms (simulators and real devices)