Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological innovation as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-generation algorithms and hardware prototypes that will redefine computational boundaries. Our interdisciplinary team collaborates with MIT, Stanford, and NASA to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
At Nexus Labs, you'll work in a state-of-the-art facility with access to D-Wave and IBM quantum processors. We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited PTO, and a dedicated R&D budget of $50M annually. Our culture values intellectual curiosity, collaborative innovation, and audacious thinking.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Lead quantum hardware prototyping experiments in cryogenic environments
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to optimize qubit coherence times
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $5M+ in federal research grants for quantum initiatives
- Mentor PhD researchers in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum programming frameworks
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and topological quantum computing
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Ability to secure government research funding