Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer breakthroughs in quantum computing for the 2026 horizon. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to architect next-gen algorithms and solve previously impossible computational challenges. Our interdisciplinary team collaborates with NASA, IBM Research, and MIT to redefine technological boundaries. This role offers unparalleled resourcesâincluding our 128-qubit quantum simulatorâand the opportunity to publish in Nature/Science journals while shaping the quantum landscape of tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for cryptography and optimization problems
- Lead experimental validation on quantum hardware platforms (Rigetti, IBM Q)
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to co-design quantum processors
- Publish peer-reviewed research and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Secure $2M+ in DoE/NSF grants for quantum initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum circuit simulation frameworks
- Published work in quantum error correction or topological qubits
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and quantum assembly languages
- Experience with superconducting/photonic quantum systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory