Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs in 2026 to pioneer the next frontier of computational technology. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll lead groundbreaking research in quantum algorithms, error correction, and hardware optimization at our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to develop scalable quantum systems that solve previously unsolvable problems in medicine, logistics, and artificial intelligence.
We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited R&D budget access, and the opportunity to publish in Nature Physics. Our cross-disciplinary teams work in a hyper-modern environment with direct access to quantum annealers and superconducting processors. If you're ready to shape the technological landscape of the 2030s, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Lead cross-functional research teams in quantum error correction methodologies
- Develop novel quantum hardware interfaces and control systems
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier scientific journals
- Collaborate with AI/ML teams to hybrid classical-quantum computing solutions
- Secure federal and private research funding for quantum initiatives
- Mentor postdoctoral researchers and PhD candidates
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering
- 5+ years of quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum programming (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Published work in Nature, Science, or IEEE journals
- Proficiency in quantum circuit design and fault-tolerant architectures
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems and microwave engineering
- Strong background in quantum information theory and many-body physics