Job Description
Shape the Future: Join Nexus Innovations' 2026 Quantum Revolution
We're pioneering breakthroughs in quantum computing that will redefine industries by 2026. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll lead cutting-edge projects in error correction, quantum algorithms, and hardware optimization. Our state-of-the-art lab in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources to transform theoretical concepts into practical applications.
Why Nexus Innovations?
• Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers
• Access to quantum processors from IBM, Google, and D-Wave
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements with competitive equity packages
• Dedicated R&D budget of $50M for 2026 initiatives
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Lead research in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to develop quantum processor architectures
- Publish peer-reviewed papers and present at conferences like QIP and IEEE
- Develop quantum machine learning models for real-world applications
- Secure $2M+ in NSF/DARPA grants for 2026 quantum projects
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum computing principles
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum programming (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Publication record in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, PRL)
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Proven ability to secure government research funding
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills