Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Research Scientist to develop breakthrough algorithms and architectures that will redefine computational possibilities. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay Bridge. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the future of AI, cryptography, and materials science through quantum supremacy.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum circuits on superconducting platforms
- Develop error mitigation strategies for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design next-gen quantum processors
- Publish groundbreaking research in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $5M+ in research grants from DARPA and NSF
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum circuit design experience
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum SDKs
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction codes
- Experience with superconducting qubit manipulation
- Strong Python/C++ programming skills for quantum simulations
- Proven ability to secure government research funding