Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing applications for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientists to develop breakthrough algorithms and hardware solutions that will redefine computational boundaries. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Silicon Valley facility, where your work will directly impact healthcare, cryptography, and materials science breakthroughs.
Why Nexus Labs? We offer equity packages, unlimited PTO, and access to our quantum annealing supercomputers. Your research here today will shape the technologies that solve humanity's greatest challenges tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for complex optimization problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to improve qubit coherence times
- Publish research in Nature/Science journals and present at IEEE conferences
- Lead cross-functional projects with AI and materials science divisions
- Secure $2M+ in annual research grants from NSF and DARPA
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum circuit simulation tools
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Strong background in linear algebra and probability theory
- Experience with high-performance computing environments
- Security clearance eligibility preferred