Job Description
Shape the technological landscape of 2026 as a Quantum Computing Research Scientist at Nexus Future Labs. We're pioneering the next frontier of computational power, and we need visionary minds to unlock quantum algorithms that will revolutionize cryptography, AI, and material science. Join our interdisciplinary team at the intersection of physics, computer science, and engineering to develop scalable quantum systems that solve previously impossible problems.
Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco's tech hub offers unparalleled resources for quantum experimentation, including access to dilution refrigerators, superconducting qubit arrays, and proprietary quantum simulation platforms. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors while contributing to patents that will define the next decade of innovation.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for practical applications in optimization, machine learning, and cryptography
- Lead experimental quantum computing projects using superconducting and photonic qubit platforms
- Develop error correction techniques to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computation
- Publish groundbreaking research in top-tier journals and present at international conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and cross-functional engineering teams
- Secure government and private funding for quantum research initiatives
- Collaborate with industry partners to prototype quantum solutions for real-world challenges
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 3+ years of research experience
- Proven expertise in quantum algorithm development and quantum circuit design
- Hands-on experience with quantum computing platforms (IBM Q, Rigetti, or similar)
- Strong publication record in quantum information science or related disciplines
- Proficiency in Python/C++ and quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to secure competitive research grants
- Experience leading cross-functional technical teams
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance