Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop breakthrough algorithms and protocols that will redefine computational paradigms. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Silicon Valley facility.
About Nexus Labs: A leader in next-gen technology innovation, we're building the quantum infrastructure that will power the next decade of human progress. Our interdisciplinary teams work at the intersection of physics, computer science, and materials science to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Lead experiments on superconducting and photonic quantum computing platforms
- Develop error correction protocols to achieve fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to optimize quantum circuit performance
- Publish groundbreaking research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and drive quantum literacy initiatives
- Secure research funding through NSF and DARPA grant applications
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related quantitative field
- 3+ years hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent venues
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems or photonic setups
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory