Job Description
Shape the future of technology at Nexus Quantum Labs. We're pioneering quantum computing breakthroughs that will redefine 2026's digital landscape. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll develop revolutionary algorithms and hardware solutions that solve previously impossible computational challenges. Join our interdisciplinary team of Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley innovators in an environment where curiosity drives progress.
We offer competitive compensation, cutting-edge resources, and unparalleled opportunities to publish groundbreaking research. Your work will directly impact industries from pharmaceuticals to aerospace, positioning you at the forefront of the quantum revolution.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error correction protocols for scalable quantum processors
- Collaborate with hardware teams to prototype quantum circuits
- Lead research initiatives in quantum machine learning applications
- Publish findings in Nature/Science and present at IEEE conferences
- Mentor PhD candidates and cross-functional engineering teams
- Secure $5M+ in NSF and DARPA research grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (postdoc preferred)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum programming (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Experience with superconducting or photonic quantum systems
- Track record of securing government research funding