Job Description
Shape the future of technology as a Quantum Computing Research Scientist at Nexus Quantum Labs. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine computational boundaries by 2026, and we need visionary minds like yours to accelerate our mission. Join a multidisciplinary team of Nobel laureates, MIT alumni, and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco's innovation corridor. You'll access cutting-edge quantum hardware, collaborate with Fortune 500 partners, and publish groundbreaking research that impacts cryptography, drug discovery, and AI optimization.
We offer equity grants, unlimited PTO, and a $20k annual learning stipend to ensure you stay at the forefront of quantum research. Our culture celebrates intellectual curiosity – here, challenging established paradigms isn't just encouraged, it's expected.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error-correction protocols to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computing
- Lead cross-functional R&D projects with hardware engineers and quantum software teams
- Secure federal grants and corporate partnerships for quantum research initiatives
- Publish peer-reviewed papers in Nature Physics/Quantum and present at IEEE QCE
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory and computational complexity
- Translate theoretical breakthroughs into scalable quantum computing solutions
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of quantum research
- Expertise in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#) and simulation frameworks
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing or physics journals
- Deep understanding of quantum algorithms (Shor's, Grover's, VQE) and error correction codes
- Experience with cryogenic systems and superconducting qubit architectures
- Strong background in linear algebra, group theory, and quantum information theory
- Proven ability to secure research funding (NSF, DARPA, industry grants)