Job Description
Shape the future of technology at Nexus Quantum Labs, where we're pioneering quantum computing breakthroughs that will redefine 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Research Scientist to develop next-gen quantum algorithms and hardware prototypes in our state-of-the-art San Francisco facility. Join our cross-disciplinary team of Nobel laureates and tech pioneers to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum error correction protocols for fault-tolerant systems
- Develop novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Collaborate with hardware teams to prototype quantum processors at millikelvin temperatures
- Lead research on topological qubits and quantum supremacy demonstrations
- Publish findings in top-tier journals and present at international conferences
- Secure $5M+ in DoE/NSF grants for quantum research initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (postdoc preferred)
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum circuit simulation frameworks
- Expertise in quantum error mitigation and decoherence modeling
- Proficiency in Python/C++ with quantum computing libraries (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent quantum computing venues
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems and RF control engineering
- Strong background in quantum information theory and entanglement protocols