Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological innovation as we prepare for the quantum revolution of 2026. We're seeking a pioneering Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop breakthrough algorithms and applications that will redefine industries. In this role, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Silicon Valley facility, where we're building the quantum infrastructure that will power the next decade of human progress.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead cross-functional R&D teams in quantum hardware-software integration
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier scientific journals
- Secure federal and private funding for quantum computing initiatives
- Mentor junior researchers and quantum engineering interns
- Present findings at international quantum computing conferences
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum programming experience
- Published research in quantum algorithms or quantum information theory
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Demonstrated ability to secure research grants
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum systems