Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum revolution as we engineer solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're pioneering fault-tolerant quantum systems that will redefine computation, cryptography, and artificial intelligence. As a Quantum Computing Research Engineer, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT alumni to develop scalable quantum processors while contributing to open-source frameworks that shape the industry's future.
This role offers unparalleled resources: access to cryogenic quantum processors, dedicated lab time with 100-qubit systems, and funding for patentable innovations. You'll present findings at international conferences and publish in Nature Physics, with your work directly influencing our commercial quantum-as-a-service platform launching in 2026.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization problems in logistics and finance
- Develop error-correction protocols for next-generation quantum processors
- Lead prototyping sessions with superconducting qubit systems at 10mK temperatures
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum acceleration into machine learning pipelines
- Author technical documentation and contribute to Qiskit/Quil ecosystem
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
- Secure federal grants through SBIR/STTR programs for quantum computing initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, or Quil)
- Published research in quantum error correction or topological qubits
- Experience with cryogenic engineering and microwave control systems
- Deep understanding of quantum complexity classes (BQP, QMA)
- Track record of open-source contributions to quantum frameworks
- Familiarity with NISQ-era hardware constraints and mitigation strategies
- Ability to translate theoretical concepts into experimental implementations