Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution! We're pioneering quantum computing applications that will redefine industries. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll develop groundbreaking algorithms and optimize quantum systems for real-world challenges. Collaborate with world-class physicists, engineers, and AI specialists in our state-of-the-art San Francisco facility. If you're passionate about solving humanity's most complex problems through quantum innovation, this is your moment to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for cryptography, optimization, and machine learning applications
- Conduct experimental research on quantum hardware performance and error correction
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical computing frameworks for scalable solutions
- Lead cross-functional teams to integrate quantum technologies into commercial products
- Publish research in top-tier journals and present at international conferences
- Secure patents for novel quantum methodologies and system architectures
- Mentor junior researchers and drive quantum literacy initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum focus
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Strong background in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Published research in quantum computing or quantum information theory
- Experience with superconducting quantum processors or trapped-ion systems
- Proven ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical implementations
- Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders