Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the frontier of technological evolution as we pioneer breakthroughs in quantum computing for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Researcher to develop next-gen algorithms and architectures that will redefine computational paradigms. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the future of technology in our state-of-the-art R&D facility.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for complex optimization problems
- Develop error-correction techniques for scalable quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to prototype quantum processors
- Lead research initiatives in quantum machine learning applications
- Publish findings in top-tier scientific journals and conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and foster innovation culture
- Secure external funding through NSF and DARPA proposals
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Quil)
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent venues
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction protocols
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion qubit systems
- Strong background in computational complexity theory