Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution. We're pioneering next-generation quantum computing solutions that will redefine cryptography, drug discovery, and artificial intelligence. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay. We offer unparalleled resources, including access to quantum annealing hardware and dedicated supercomputing clusters. Your work will directly impact breakthroughs in climate modeling and materials science while shaping humanity's technological trajectory.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with AI teams to hybrid quantum-classical computing frameworks
- Publish groundbreaking research in Nature/Science journals
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Secure government and corporate R&D partnerships
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum programming frameworks
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction techniques
- Expertise in quantum machine learning algorithms
- Strong background in statistical analysis and simulation methods
- US citizenship required for government project access