Job Description
Shape the future of technology at Nexus Quantum Labs, where we're pioneering quantum solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop breakthrough algorithms and hardware prototypes that will revolutionize industries from healthcare to cryptography. Join our cross-disciplinary team of Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley innovators in a state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay. We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited R&D budgets, and the opportunity to publish groundbreaking research in top-tier journals.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to develop error-corrected qubit architectures
- Lead research initiatives in quantum machine learning and cryptography
- Publish peer-reviewed papers and present findings at international conferences
- Secure $1M+ in annual research grants from NSF and industry partners
- Mentor PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers in quantum theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum focus
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing experience with major platforms
- Published research in Nature/Science or equivalent tier journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Track record of securing government or industry research funding