Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing applications that will redefine 2026 and beyond. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT PhDs to develop breakthrough algorithms in cryptography, optimization, and machine learning. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources, including access to 128-qubit processors and dedicated time on IBM's quantum cloud. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and a culture where your ideas shape tomorrow's innovations.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for real-world applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum protocols on superconducting and photonic systems
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to optimize qubit coherence times
- Publish findings in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, etc.)
- Develop patentable quantum solutions for enterprise clients
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
- Present breakthroughs at international conferences (QIP, APS March Meeting)
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and error correction
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum programming frameworks
- Publication record in quantum computing or quantum information
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems or photonic networks
- Strong background in linear algebra and probability theory
- Ability to translate complex concepts for technical and non-technical audiences