Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing breakthroughs for 2026 and beyond. We seek a Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop scalable quantum algorithms and solve previously unsolvable computational challenges. In this role, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to build quantum systems that will redefine computing paradigms.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization, cryptography, and machine learning applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum circuits on superconducting and photonic platforms
- Develop error correction protocols to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computation
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processors with 100+ qubits
- Publish groundbreaking research in Nature/Science journals and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Secure $5M+ in DoE/NSF grants for quantum computing initiatives
- Mentor postdoctoral researchers in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science with 3+ years industry experience
- Expertise in quantum algorithms (Shor's, Grover's, VQE) and quantum error correction
- Proficiency with Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum circuit optimization frameworks
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing conferences (QIP, TQC)
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware control systems
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence mitigation techniques
- Strong Python/C++ programming with parallel computing expertise