Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution! We're pioneering breakthroughs in quantum algorithms and hardware that will redefine computing paradigms. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry visionaries in our state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and unparalleled professional development opportunities. Help us solve humanity's most complex challenges—from climate modeling to drug discovery—and shape the quantum-powered future.
Responsibilities
- Lead R&D initiatives in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant systems
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning
- Collaborate with hardware teams to integrate quantum-classical hybrid architectures
- Publish peer-reviewed research in Nature/Science journals and present at IEEE QCE
- Develop quantum simulation frameworks for industrial applications
- Mentor PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers
- Secure NSF and DoE grants for cutting-edge quantum projects
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or Applied Mathematics
- 3+ years experience with quantum computing frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Expertise in quantum error correction codes and topological quantum computing
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and quantum circuit design
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience with quantum hardware platforms (IBM, Rigetti, or IonQ)