Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation as we redefine computational boundaries for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to pioneer breakthroughs in quantum algorithms and error correction. Our interdisciplinary team operates at the intersection of physics, computer science, and AI to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
Why Nexus Labs? We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited R&D budgets, and access to cutting-edge quantum hardware. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and contribute to projects that will shape the next technological revolution.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning
- Develop quantum error correction protocols for fault-tolerant systems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims
- Publish research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, PRL)
- Secure $2M+ in annual DARPA/NASA research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Develop patentable quantum hardware architectures
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum circuit design experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Publication record in quantum computing journals
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence mechanisms
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems
- Strong Python/C++ programming skills
- Security clearance eligibility preferred