Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution. We're pioneering next-gen quantum algorithms to solve humanity's greatest challenges—from climate modeling to drug discovery. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley visionaries in our state-of-the-art lab. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work, and dedicated R&D budgets for groundbreaking projects.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Lead experiments on 100+ qubit quantum processors
- Develop error mitigation techniques for fault-tolerant systems
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to commercialize quantum solutions
- Publish peer-reviewed research and contribute to open-source frameworks
- Mentor junior researchers and present findings at international conferences
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum SDKs
- Publication record in Nature/Science or top-tier conferences
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and quantum circuit optimization
- Experience with cloud quantum computing platforms (IBM, Amazon Braket)