Job Description
Shape the technological frontier with Nexus Future Labs! We're seeking visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientists to pioneer breakthroughs that will define 2026 and beyond. Join our interdisciplinary team in state-of-the-art labs where theoretical physics meets practical application. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
We offer competitive compensation, equity packages, and unlimited PTO. Our San Francisco campus features on-site childcare, gourmet dining, and direct BART access. Shape tomorrow's reality today.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for cryptography optimization
- Lead experimental quantum hardware testing at sub-Kelvin temperatures
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with AI teams to hybridize classical-quantum machine learning models
- Publish peer-reviewed research in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $5M+ in government/industry research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Information
- 3+ years hands-on experience with superconducting qubits
- Published work in quantum error correction or algorithm optimization
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum SDKs
- Deep understanding of topological quantum computing
- Experience securing federal research grants (NSF/DOE)
- Fluency in Python, C++, and assembly-level hardware programming