Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine global industries. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and develop breakthrough algorithms in our state-of-the-art downtown San Francisco facility. Enjoy competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work, and unparalleled opportunities to shape humanity's computational future.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for cryptography and optimization challenges
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy protocols using superconducting qubits
- Publish research in Nature Physics and IEEE Quantum journals
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum error correction techniques
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design next-gen quantum processors
- Secure $5M+ in NSF and DARPA grants for applied quantum research
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or equivalent with 3+ years postdoc experience
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing conferences (QIP, QCE)
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum programming frameworks
- Proficiency with quantum circuit optimization and fault-tolerant architectures
- Demonstrated success in securing government research funding
- Strong background in machine learning for quantum systems