Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution as a Quantum Computing Research Scientist. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine computing paradigms and solve previously impossible problems in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the quantum future in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab, collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors.
We provide competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and dedicated quantum hardware access. Your work will directly impact breakthrough projects with Fortune 500 partners and government initiatives. If you're driven to solve humanity's grand challenges through quantum innovation, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum circuits on superconducting and photonic platforms
- Develop error mitigation techniques for fault-tolerant quantum computation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quantum solutions into classical systems
- Publish peer-reviewed research and present findings at premier quantum conferences
- Secure grant funding from NSF, DARPA, and private quantum initiatives
- Mentor junior researchers and drive quantum literacy initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum focus
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum circuit design experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Publication record in top quantum computing journals/conferences
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Experience with superconducting or photonic quantum hardware
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Proven ability to translate complex quantum concepts into practical applications