Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography and quantum machine learning applications that will define 2026's digital landscape. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel Prize-winning physicists and AI visionaries to solve problems previously deemed impossible. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco's Innovation District offers unparalleled resources and a culture where curiosity drives breakthroughs.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation challenges
- Develop quantum error correction protocols for practical quantum computing systems
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum-resistant security solutions
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Translate theoretical quantum models into scalable engineering implementations
- Collaborate with AI researchers to hybrid quantum-classical ML frameworks
- Secure $5M+ in research grants through NSF and DARPA partnerships
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing experience with superconducting qubits
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and gate-level optimization
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum programming frameworks
- Strong publication record in quantum information science
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence mitigation techniques
- Experience with high-performance computing architectures