Job Description
Shape the future of technology as a Quantum Computing Research Scientist at Nexus Quantum Labs. We're pioneering breakthroughs that will redefine computing by 2026, and we need visionary minds to lead this revolution. Join our elite team in San Francisco where you'll work with cutting-edge quantum hardware and collaborate with Nobel laureates to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
Why Nexus Quantum Labs?
- Access to next-gen quantum processors
- Unlimited research budget and resources
- Equity ownership in groundbreaking IP
- Flexible hybrid work arrangements
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead interdisciplinary teams to integrate quantum solutions with classical computing
- Publish research in Nature/Science journals and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processors
- Secure $1M+ in government and industry research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, CS, or related field (postdoc preferred)
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or Q# programming frameworks
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion qubits
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Track record of securing research funding
- US citizenship or permanent residency required