Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing applications for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-gen algorithms and solve previously unsolvable computational challenges. In this role, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay. We offer equity, unlimited PTO, and a $50K annual innovation budget.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for cryptography, optimization, and simulation
- Lead experimental validation on quantum hardware platforms
- Develop error correction techniques for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Publish groundbreaking research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Collaborate with AI teams to hybridize quantum-classical workflows
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum focus
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Publication record in quantum computing or related fields
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum processors
- Ability to translate complex theoretical concepts into practical applications