Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine 2026's technological landscape. As a Research Scientist, you'll develop breakthrough protocols for quantum error correction and hybrid quantum-classical systems in our state-of-the-art downtown facility.
Why Nexus? Our team includes Nobel laureates and Turing Award winners. We offer equity, unlimited PTO, and a $10k annual innovation fund for personal projects.
Responsibilities
- Design quantum algorithms for cryptography and optimization problems
- Develop fault-tolerant quantum computing protocols
- Lead experimental validation on 50+ qubit systems
- Collaborate with MIT and Stanford research partners
- Publish 2+ peer-reviewed papers annually
- Guide junior researchers in quantum machine learning
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum assembly languages
- Publication record in Nature/Science/Physical Review X
- Expertise in quantum error correction techniques
- Strong background in linear algebra and probability theory