Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop groundbreaking algorithms and hardware prototypes that will redefine computational boundaries. In this role, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art facility, leveraging $50M+ in cutting-edge quantum processors. Our team operates at the intersection of physics, computer science, and AI, with projects directly contributing to breakthroughs in drug discovery, climate modeling, and cryptography.
Benefits include equity grants, unlimited PTO, and access to our proprietary quantum simulation platform. We offer relocation assistance and flexible hybrid work arrangements to support your optimal productivity.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for complex computational problems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware prototypes in cryogenic environments
- Develop error-correction techniques to enhance qubit stability
- Collaborate with AI teams to hybridize quantum-classical machine learning models
- Publish peer-reviewed research and present findings at international conferences
- Secure external funding through NSF and DARPA grant applications
- Mentor junior researchers and quantum engineering interns
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)
- Publication record in Nature/Science or top-tier quantum journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Ability to secure competitive research funding