Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop breakthrough algorithms that will redefine computational boundaries. In this role, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art lab, pushing the limits of quantum supremacy while solving real-world challenges in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization.
We offer unparalleled resources including access to quantum annealers, superconducting qubit systems, and a $50M research budget. Your work will directly impact Fortune 500 clients and government agencies preparing for the quantum revolution.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for practical applications in finance, healthcare, and logistics
- Lead experimental validation of quantum circuits on superconducting and photonic platforms
- Develop error-correction protocols to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computation
- Collaborate with AI teams to hybridize quantum-classical machine learning systems
- Publish groundbreaking research in Nature/Science journals and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Secure $2M+ in DARPA/NIST grants for quantum-resistant cryptography initiatives
- Mentor PhD researchers in quantum information theory and computational complexity
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Theoretical Physics, or Computer Science with 3+ years industry experience
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and gate-level optimization
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals (minimum 5 peer-reviewed papers)
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Demonstrated experience with quantum annealing (D-Wave) and superconducting qubit systems
- Strong background in topological quantum computing and Majorana fermion manipulation
- Security clearance eligibility for government quantum initiatives