Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation! We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop breakthrough algorithms for our 2026 quantum roadmap. As a pioneer in this field, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
Why Nexus Labs? We offer cutting-edge resources, unlimited research budget, and equity in a $2B unicorn. Our San Francisco hub features a 500-qubit quantum processor and dedicated AI/ML co-development labs.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype quantum solutions in finance, materials science, and cryptography
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Develop error-correction techniques for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Mentor junior researchers and secure $5M+ in government/industry grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory