Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum revolution! We're pioneering next-gen computational paradigms that will redefine technology by 2026. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll develop breakthrough algorithms and systems to solve previously unsolvable challenges in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry visionaries in our state-of-the-art lab, where your work directly shapes humanity's technological future.
We offer equity, unlimited PTO, and a $20k annual innovation stipend for personal projects that advance quantum science.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for practical industrial applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware prototypes at cryogenic temperatures
- Develop error-correction frameworks for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Author peer-reviewed publications and patent disclosures
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
- Collaborate with AI teams to hybridize classical-quantum computing models
- Present breakthrough findings at premier international conferences
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Published work in quantum algorithms or quantum information theory
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and high-performance computing frameworks
- Experience with quantum hardware platforms (IBM Quantum, Rigetti, etc.)
- Strong track record of solving complex interdisciplinary problems