Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological revolution! We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine 2026's digital landscape. As a Research Scientist, you'll develop breakthrough algorithms and systems that solve problems currently deemed impossible. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and unparalleled opportunities to shape tomorrow's innovations.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for cryptography, optimization, and machine learning applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware performance at 4K temperatures
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum computing systems
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum-classical hybrid workflows
- Publish research in top-tier journals and present at global conferences
- Secure $5M+ in quantum computing grants and partnerships by 2026
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field with 3+ years post-grad research
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and quantum error correction
- Proficiency with Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum computing frameworks
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent tier journals
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware and control systems
- Deep understanding of quantum machine learning architectures
- Ability to secure government and corporate research funding