Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum revolution as we pioneer next-generation computing systems. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop scalable quantum algorithms and error-correction protocols for commercial applications. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art quantum lab, pushing the boundaries of computational physics while contributing to breakthroughs in materials science and cryptography.
Why Nexus Labs? We offer industry-leading quantum resources, equity packages, and unparalleled R&D freedom. Our team has published 47 Nature papers in the last 18 months and holds 23 quantum computing patents.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop fault-tolerant quantum error correction codes
- Lead cross-functional teams in quantum hardware-software integration
- Publish research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, etc.)
- Secure government and private research funding
- Mentor PhD researchers in quantum information theory
- Contribute to quantum cloud architecture development
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Published work in quantum error correction or topological qubits
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Track record of securing research grants ($500K+)
- Preferred: Experience with quantum machine learning frameworks