Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop groundbreaking algorithms and hardware prototypes that will redefine computational boundaries. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Silicon Valley facility, where your work directly impacts global healthcare, logistics, and cryptography breakthroughs.
Our team operates at the intersection of physics, computer science, and AI innovation. With $500M in funding secured through 2028, we offer unparalleled resources for ambitious researchers ready to shape the future of technology.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for real-world optimization problems
- Lead prototyping of next-generation quantum processors using superconducting qubits
- Collaborate with AI teams to develop quantum-machine learning frameworks
- Publish peer-reviewed research in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $5M+ in NSF/DARPA grants for quantum initiatives
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Develop error-correction techniques for fault-tolerant quantum systems
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Expertise in quantum error correction and decoherence mitigation
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems
- Track record of securing government research grants