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 next-gen algorithms and hardware prototypes that will redefine computational boundaries. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the future of AI, cryptography, and materials science while collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Silicon Valley facility.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization problems in machine learning and cryptography
- Lead prototyping of superconducting quantum processors at cryogenic temperatures
- Collaborate with hardware teams to mitigate quantum decoherence in qubit systems
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and present at IEEE/ACM conferences
- Secure $2M+ in federal grants for quantum supremacy initiatives
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Develop error-correction frameworks for fault-tolerant quantum networks
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering with 3+ years industry experience
- Published research in Nature/Science on quantum entanglement or topological qubits
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum simulation frameworks
- Expertise in low-temperature physics and cryogenic engineering
- Track record of securing NSF or DARPA quantum computing grants
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Experience with superconducting circuit fabrication (Niobium/Aluminum)