Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution. We're pioneering next-generation quantum algorithms that will redefine computing paradigms. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT alumni to develop error-corrected qubit systems and hybrid quantum-classical frameworks. Our state-of-the-art lab in downtown San Francisco offers unparalleled resources to transform theoretical breakthroughs into real-world applications.
We offer competitive equity packages, flexible remote options, and a wellness stipend. Your work will directly impact industries from pharmaceuticals to climate modeling, positioning you as a thought leader in the quantum transformation.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Lead experiments on superconducting qubit platforms using cryogenic systems
- Develop error mitigation techniques for NISQ-era quantum processors
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to co-design quantum software architectures
- Publish findings in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, Quantum)
- Mentor junior researchers and present findings at IEEE Quantum Week
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Information Science
- 3+ years experience with quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Publication record in quantum computing or related fields
- Experience with cloud quantum platforms (IBM Quantum, Amazon Braket)
- Security clearance or willingness to obtain for government contracts