Job Description
Join NexaLabs Quantum Systems at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum algorithms to solve humanity's most complex challenges in cryptography, materials science, and artificial intelligence. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT PhDs to develop next-generation quantum processors and error-correction protocols. Our state-of-the-art facility features dilution refrigerators operating at 10mK and proprietary quantum annealing architectures. Enjoy unlimited research budget, flexible remote work options, and equity in a unicorn-valued startup.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Develop error mitigation techniques to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computation
- Lead cross-functional teams of physicists and software engineers in prototyping quantum processors
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature Physics and IEEE Quantum journals
- Secure $2M+ in NSF and DARPA quantum research grants
- Mentor postdoctoral researchers in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with quantum gate-based systems or quantum annealing
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing conferences (QIP, QCE)
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Strong background in linear algebra and probability theory
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware systems