Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Technologies at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine 2026's technological landscape. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to develop next-gen quantum solutions for cryptography, AI optimization, and materials science. Our state-of-the-art lab features 128-qubit processors and $50M in cutting-edge equipment.
We offer unparalleled benefits: equity in our pre-IPO unicorn, flexible remote work options, and a $10K annual innovation stipend. Our team has published 47 papers in Nature/Science journals over the past 18 months.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for real-world applications
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum machine learning models
- Develop error-correction techniques for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize qubit coherence times
- Publish peer-reviewed research and present at international conferences
- Secure $1M+ in annual research grants from NSF/NIH
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years experience with quantum programming (Qiskit/Cirq)
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Proficiency in Python/C++ and high-performance computing
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience with cloud quantum platforms (IBM/AWS Braket)