Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum computing innovation in 2026. We're pioneering next-generation quantum algorithms and hardware solutions that will redefine computational boundaries. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with world-class physicists and engineers to develop scalable quantum systems while publishing breakthrough research in top-tier journals. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources including 128-qubit quantum processors and dedicated supercomputing clusters.
We value intellectual curiosity and offer competitive benefits including equity, flexible work arrangements, and a $10k annual professional development stipend. Help us solve humanity's most complex challenges while advancing the quantum revolution.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Lead experiments with 128+ qubit quantum processors to benchmark performance metrics
- Develop error-correction protocols to enhance quantum coherence times
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum gate architectures
- Author peer-reviewed publications and present findings at international conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and cross-functional engineering teams
- Secure external funding through NSF and DARPA grant applications
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Strong background in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Publication record in quantum computing or condensed matter physics
- Expertise in Python, C++, and high-performance computing frameworks
- Experience with quantum hardware (superconducting, ion trap, or photonic systems)
- Ability to work in cross-functional teams with physicists, engineers, and ML specialists