Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions that will redefine 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop breakthrough algorithms and architectures that solve previously unsolvable challenges in cryptography, materials science, and artificial intelligence. Work in our state-of-the-art facility collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors, where your innovations will directly shape the next decade of human progress.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for complex optimization problems
- Lead experimental quantum computing projects using superconducting qubit platforms
- Develop error mitigation techniques to enhance quantum circuit fidelity
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum solutions into machine learning frameworks
- Publish peer-reviewed research and present findings at international conferences
- Secure external funding through NSF and DARPA grant proposals
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum computing principles
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware systems
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction protocols
- Ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical implementations