Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We seek a pioneering Quantum Computing Research Scientist to architect the next generation of quantum algorithms and systems. Shape the 2026 technological landscape by solving previously unsolvable problems in cryptography, material science, and AI optimization. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for complex optimization problems
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead cross-functional teams in quantum hardware-software integration
- Publish groundbreaking research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Secure federal and private research funding for quantum initiatives
- Mentor PhD candidates and junior researchers in quantum computing
- Translate theoretical breakthroughs into commercial applications
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Published research in quantum information theory or quantum machine learning
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and decoherence mitigation
- Experience with superconducting or photonic quantum systems
- Strong background in linear algebra, probability, and computational complexity