Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Technologies at the forefront of the 2026 technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries worldwide. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to develop next-gen quantum algorithms and architectures. Our state-of-the-art lab in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources to accelerate breakthrough discoveries. Benefits include: equity grants, unlimited PTO, and a $20k annual innovation budget.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for cryptography and optimization problems
- Lead experiments on 100+ qubit quantum processors
- Develop error-correction protocols for practical quantum applications
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Mentor PhD researchers and secure government grants
- Collaborate with hardware teams to improve quantum coherence times
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing experience
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum frameworks
- Published research in quantum information theory
- Strong Python/C++ programming skills
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems
- Security clearance preferred