Job Description
Step into the future with Nexus Quantum Labs! We're pioneering quantum computing breakthroughs that will redefine 2026's technological landscape. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll develop next-gen quantum algorithms and error-correction protocols at our state-of-the-art San Francisco facility. Join our cross-functional team of Nobel laureates and MIT PhDs to solve humanity's most complex challenges in cryptography, materials science, and artificial intelligence. We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited R&D budgets, and access to IBM's latest quantum processors.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for 2026-era applications
- Develop error-correction methodologies for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy protocols
- Collaborate with AI teams on hybrid quantum-classical frameworks
- Publish 3+ peer-reviewed papers in Nature/Science annually
- Secure $2M+ in government and industry research grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of quantum algorithm development experience
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum SDKs
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and quantum circuit optimization
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Experience with IBM Quantum Experience or Rigetti systems
- Track record of securing quantum research funding