Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries by 2026. We're seeking visionary research scientists to develop next-generation quantum algorithms and hardware architectures. Our multidisciplinary team operates at the intersection of physics, computer science, and artificial intelligence in a state-of-the-art facility with access to quantum annealing systems and superconducting processors.
As a key contributor to our 2026 roadmap, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to solve previously unsolvable computational challenges. We offer competitive compensation, unlimited PTO, and equity participation in our moonshot projects that will shape humanity's technological future.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization, cryptography, and machine learning applications
- Develop error-correction protocols to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computation
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processors with 100+ qubit capabilities
- Lead research initiatives in quantum machine learning and hybrid quantum-classical systems
- Publish breakthrough findings in top-tier journals and present at international conferences
- Secure $5M+ in research grants through NSF and DARPA proposals
- Mentor PhD researchers in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent quantum computing research
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and high-performance computing environments
- Deep understanding of quantum mechanics principles and linear algebra
- Experience with superconducting qubit manipulation or trapped-ion systems
- Track record of securing federal research grants