Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum revolution. We're pioneering breakthroughs that will redefine computing by 2026 and beyond. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll architect next-gen algorithms, develop error-correction protocols, and collaborate with Nobel laureates to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources including 128-qubit processors and cryogenic infrastructure. You'll publish in Nature/Science, lead patent portfolios, and shape the future of quantum cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization.
If you thrive at the intersection of theoretical physics and practical innovation, this is your chance to build tomorrow's computational paradigm today.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization, simulation, and machine learning applications
- Develop novel quantum error correction techniques to achieve fault-tolerant computing
- Lead experimental validation of quantum protocols on superconducting and photonic platforms
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processors with 100+ qubit stability
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier journals and present at international conferences
- Mentor PhD researchers and drive quantum literacy initiatives across the organization
- Secure government and private funding for quantum computing research initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published research in quantum information science or quantum algorithms
- Expertise in quantum error correction codes and fault-tolerant architectures
- Deep understanding of quantum hardware platforms (superconducting, trapped ions, photonics)
- Proficiency in high-performance computing and parallel programming frameworks
- Track record of translating theoretical concepts into experimental implementations