Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. As we pioneer quantum algorithms for 2026 and beyond, you'll architect the next generation of computing paradigms. Our interdisciplinary team collaborates with MIT, NASA, and ETH Zurich to solve humanity's grandest challenges—from climate modeling to drug discovery.
We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited R&D budgets, and access to our 128-qubit quantum annealer. This is your chance to shape the technological landscape of the mid-21st century.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning
- Lead cross-functional teams to integrate quantum solutions with classical systems
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature Physics/Science journals
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum processors
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum circuit architectures
- Secure $2M+ in annual research grants from NSF and DARPA
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum programming (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Published research in quantum information theory or quantum algorithms
- Expertise in high-performance computing and parallel processing
- Strong background in linear algebra and probability theory
- Experience with ML frameworks (PyTorch/TensorFlow) for hybrid quantum-classical models
- Proven track record of securing government research funding