Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution. We're pioneering next-generation quantum computing solutions that will redefine global industries. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT PhDs to develop breakthrough algorithms and hardware architectures. Our state-of-the-art lab in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources, including access to IBM's quantum cloud network and $50M in annual R&D funding. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and dedicated innovation time for your personal research projects.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware prototypes at cryogenic temperatures
- Publish 2-3 peer-reviewed papers annually in Nature/Science journals
- Mentor junior researchers and cross-functional engineering teams
- Secure $1M+ in NSF/DARPA grants for quantum initiatives
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with NASA and DOD on quantum communication networks
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Information Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum programming frameworks
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing conferences (QIP, etc.)
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Experience with superconducting qubit manipulation techniques
- Strong background in linear algebra and computational complexity theory
- US citizenship required for government collaboration projects