Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing applications for 2026. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Researcher to develop next-generation algorithms and solve previously impossible computational challenges. You'll work in our state-of-the-art facility collaborating with Nobel Prize-winning physicists and AI pioneers to redefine the boundaries of computing power.
This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the future of technology through hands-on research with IBM Quantum, Google Sycamore, and D-Wave systems. Your work will directly impact breakthroughs in cryptography, drug discovery, and climate modeling.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for practical 2026 applications
- Lead research on quantum error correction and fault-tolerant systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum circuit performance
- Publish findings in Nature/Science journals and present at IEEE conferences
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum mechanics principles
- Develop patentable quantum computing methodologies
- Partner with Fortune 500 companies on quantum implementation pilots
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing experience with Qiskit/Cirq
- Published research in quantum algorithms or quantum information theory
- Expertise in quantum machine learning and quantum neural networks
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and quantum simulation frameworks
- Demonstrated ability to secure federal research grants (NSF/DOE)
- Experience with cryogenic quantum processor systems