Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing breakthroughs for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to architect next-gen algorithms that will redefine computational boundaries. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art research facility, pushing the limits of quantum supremacy while solving humanity's most complex challenges.
Our culture blends cutting-edge science with entrepreneurial spirit, offering competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and access to quantum hardware prototypes. This role represents your opportunity to shape the technological landscape of the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum systems using superconducting qubit platforms
- Develop error-correction methodologies for fault-tolerant quantum computation
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processors
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and secure research grants from DARPA/NASA
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Published research in quantum error correction or quantum supremacy
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence mitigation techniques
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and complexity theory