Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution. We're pioneering next-gen quantum computing systems that will redefine cryptography, drug discovery, and AI. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to develop scalable quantum algorithms and error-correction protocols. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources for groundbreaking research.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for complex optimization problems
- Develop quantum error-correction techniques for fault-tolerant systems
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum hardware interfaces
- Publish high-impact research in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $5M+ in government/industry grants for quantum initiatives
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Published peer-reviewed papers on quantum error correction
- Experience with superconducting qubit architectures
- Strong background in linear algebra and probability theory
- US citizenship required for government contracts