Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing applications for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop groundbreaking algorithms and solve previously unsolvable computational challenges. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay Bridge, where your work will directly shape the future of AI, cryptography, and materials science. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to publish in top-tier journals and contribute to humanity's next technological revolution.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization problems in machine learning
- Develop error correction protocols for scalable quantum systems
- Lead cross-functional teams to translate theoretical models into practical quantum applications
- Author peer-reviewed research for Nature/Science journals
- Secure and manage $5M+ research grants from DARPA and NSF
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Present findings at international conferences like IEEE Quantum Week
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of experience with quantum circuit design (Qiskit/Cirq)
- Published research in Nature/Science or equivalent tier journals
- Expertise in topological quantum computing or quantum annealing
- Proven track record of securing federal research grants
- Strong background in tensor networks and quantum simulation
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems (D-Wave/Rigetti)