Job Description
Shape the future of technology at Nexus Quantum Labs, where we're pioneering the next frontier of computational power. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to join our elite team in San Francisco and drive breakthroughs that will redefine industries by 2026. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in a state-of-the-art facility equipped with D-Wave and IBM quantum systems. Our culture celebrates bold innovation, offering unparalleled resources and flexible work arrangements to accelerate your research. This role includes competitive equity, comprehensive wellness benefits, and opportunities to publish in top-tier journals. Join us in building the quantum infrastructure that will power the next decade of human progress.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error-correction protocols to advance qubit stability
- Lead cross-functional projects with AI and materials science teams
- Publish peer-reviewed research in Nature/Science journals
- Secure and manage $2M+ in quantum computing research grants
- Mentor junior researchers and quantum engineering interns
- Partner with industry leaders to implement quantum solutions
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum programming (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Published research in quantum algorithms or error correction
- Expertise in quantum hardware architectures (superconducting, trapped ions)
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Experience securing government or corporate research funding
- Proven track record of translating theory to practical applications