Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of computational revolution as we pioneer quantum systems for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop breakthrough algorithms and hardware solutions that will redefine industries. Collaborate with Nobel laureates in our state-of-the-art facility in downtown San Francisco, where innovation meets impact.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation challenges
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware prototypes at cryogenic temperatures
- Develop error-correction frameworks for fault-tolerant quantum computing
- Publish research in top-tier journals and present at international conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and cross-functional engineering teams
- Secure and manage government/private research grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, or Cirq)
- Published work in quantum error correction or algorithm development
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- US citizenship or permanent residency required for clearance