Job Description
Join NexusLabs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution! We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to pioneer breakthrough algorithms and solve previously unsolvable computational challenges. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates in our state-of-the-art Silicon Valley lab, contributing to projects that will redefine encryption, drug discovery, and AI optimization. This role offers unparalleled resources, flexible hybrid work, and equity in a unicorn-scale startup shaping humanity's technological future.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for complex optimization problems
- Lead experiments on 100+ qubit quantum processors using IBM/Qiskit frameworks
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with materials scientists to improve qubit stability and coherence
- Publish high-impact research in Nature/Science journals
- Mentor junior researchers and drive quantum literacy initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years hands-on quantum computing experience with superconducting qubits
- Proficiency in Python, Qiskit, and quantum circuit optimization
- Strong publication record in quantum information science
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Experience with quantum machine learning frameworks
- US citizenship or permanent residency required for facility access