Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution! We're seeking a pioneering Quantum Computing Research Engineer to develop next-gen algorithms and hardware solutions that will redefine computational boundaries. As part of our elite Future Technologies Division, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art quantum lab. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to publish breakthrough research, patent revolutionary systems, and shape the quantum landscape of tomorrow.
What You'll Experience:
- Access to IBM Quantum and D-Wave systems
- Equity grants and unlimited R&D budget
- Annual innovation retreats in Switzerland
- Direct mentorship from quantum physics pioneers
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate on quantum hardware integration with superconducting qubits
- Lead open-source quantum software development initiatives
- Present breakthrough findings at IEEE Quantum Week and Nature conferences
- Secure $5M+ in DARPA/NIST quantum research grants
- Mentor PhD interns in quantum machine learning applications
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years experience with Qiskit, Cirq, or PennyLane frameworks
- Published research in Nature/Science on quantum computing
- Expertise in quantum error correction codes (surface/colour codes)
- Proficiency in low-level quantum hardware control protocols
- Demonstrated ability to secure government research funding
- Deep understanding of quantum supremacy benchmarks
- Experience with cryogenic quantum system integration