Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine industries by 2026. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to solve humanity's most complex challenges. Our state-of-the-art lab in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources and a culture where innovation thrives. Why Nexus? We provide competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work, and dedicated R&D budgets to accelerate breakthroughs. This is your chance to shape the quantum future.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum circuits using Qiskit and Cirq
- Publish groundbreaking research in peer-reviewed journals and at major conferences
- Develop error mitigation strategies for NISQ-era quantum processors
- Collaborate with hardware teams to bridge theoretical models with practical implementations
- Secure $1M+ in research grants and patents for breakthrough innovations
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant computing
- Proficiency in Python, Qiskit, and quantum simulation frameworks
- Published research in Nature/Science or top-tier conferences
- Experience with superconducting and ion-trap quantum systems
- Strong track record of securing research funding
- Deep understanding of quantum machine learning applications