Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop groundbreaking algorithms and hardware prototypes that will redefine computational boundaries. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Silicon Valley facility, working on projects that could accelerate drug discovery, optimize climate modeling, and revolutionize artificial intelligence.
This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the future of technology through hands-on research, patent development, and publication in top-tier journals. Our startup culture combines academic rigor with entrepreneurial agility, providing 15% equity grants and unlimited PTO for breakthrough moments.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for complex computational problems
- Develop error correction protocols to stabilize qubit systems
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen quantum processors
- Collaborate with AI engineers to hybridize quantum-classical workflows
- Secure patents and publish research in Nature/Science journals
- Mentor junior researchers and drive innovation workshops
- Secure $5M+ in government grants for quantum initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Publication record in quantum computing or theoretical physics
- Expertise in cryogenic engineering and superconducting systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Experience securing DoE/NASA grants preferred
- Fluency in Python, C++, and assembly-level optimization