Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation! We're pioneering next-gen computing solutions that will redefine 2026's technological landscape. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to develop scalable quantum algorithms for cryptography, optimization, and machine learning. Our state-of-the-art lab in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources for breakthrough research. If you're passionate about solving humanity's most complex challenges through quantum mechanics, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for real-world applications
- Lead experimental quantum computing projects using superconducting qubits
- Collaborate with AI teams to develop hybrid quantum-classical systems
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Secure $5M+ in government and industry grants
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
- Partner with NASA and DARPA on 2026 quantum infrastructure initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing experience
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent
- Strong background in quantum error correction techniques
- Proficiency in Python and high-performance computing
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems
- Passion for ethical quantum technology development