Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking visionary Quantum Computing Researchers to develop next-generation algorithms and hardware architectures that will redefine computational boundaries. Our cross-disciplinary team collaborates with NASA, IBM Research, and MIT to solve humanity's most complex challenges—from climate modeling to drug discovery. Enjoy cutting-edge lab facilities, unlimited research funding, and flexible hybrid work arrangements while contributing to projects that will shape the next decade of innovation.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Lead experiments with superconducting qubits and photonic systems at cryogenic temperatures
- Develop error correction protocols to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computation
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to co-design quantum processor architectures
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Mentor junior researchers and supervise PhD interns in quantum information theory
- Secure $2M+ in government and industry research grants annually
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering with quantum focus
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum computing platforms (IBM Q, Rigetti, or IonQ)
- Expertise in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Published record in quantum algorithm development or quantum error correction
- Strong background in linear algebra, complex analysis, and information theory
- Experience with cryogenic measurement systems and RF control electronics
- Proven ability to secure competitive research funding (NSF/DOE/NIST)