Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing applications for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop breakthrough algorithms and hardware solutions that will redefine computational paradigms. Our interdisciplinary team collaborates with Fortune 500 partners to solve humanity's most complex challenges in cryptography, material science, and AI optimization.
As part of our elite Quantum Research Division, you'll leverage state-of-the-art facilities and collaborate with Nobel laureates. We offer unparalleled resources including 128-qubit processors, dedicated supercomputing clusters, and a $50M annual R&D budget. Your work will directly impact industries from pharmaceuticals to aerospace, accelerating discoveries that were previously impossible.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for practical industrial applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware prototypes in cryogenic environments
- Develop error-correction techniques to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computation
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum machine learning frameworks
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and present at international conferences
- Secure government and private funding for advanced quantum research initiatives
- Mentor PhD candidates and lead cross-functional project teams
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum computing focus
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum programming (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Published research in quantum error correction or topological quantum computing
- Expertise in quantum hardware architectures (superconducting, trapped ions, or photonic)
- Strong mathematical foundations in linear algebra, probability, and complex analysis
- Experience securing federal research grants (NSF, DARPA, DOE)
- Track record of translating theoretical concepts into experimental prototypes