Job Description
Step into the future with Nexus Quantum Labs as we pioneer the next frontier of computational technology. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to architect breakthrough solutions that will redefine 2026's technological landscape. Join our elite team of innovators in San Francisco, where you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers to solve humanity's most complex challenges. This is more than a role—it's your opportunity to shape the quantum era.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for cryptography, optimization, and machine learning
- Lead cross-functional R&D teams to develop quantum hardware-software integration protocols
- Secure and manage multi-million dollar research grants from DARPA, NSF, and private sector partners
- Publish groundbreaking research in Nature/Science journals and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Architect fault-tolerant quantum systems with error correction rates exceeding 99.9%
- Mentor PhD candidates and postdoctoral fellows in quantum information science
- Drive commercialization of quantum technologies through IP development and startup incubation
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field with 5+ years industry experience
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and quantum error correction methodologies
- Proven track record of publishing in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Mastery of quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq) and HPC environments
- Experience securing federal research grants and managing $1M+ budgets
- Deep knowledge of quantum decoherence mitigation and cryogenic systems
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex concepts to stakeholders