Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing breakthroughs for the 2026 horizon. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-generation algorithms and solve previously unsolvable computational challenges. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Silicon Valley facility, working on projects that will redefine artificial intelligence, cryptography, and materials science.
What You'll Experience:
- Cutting-edge quantum hardware access (IBM, Rigetti, D-Wave)
- Unlimited research budget and patent ownership
- Equity package with early-stage upside
- Flexible remote-first policy with quarterly in-person innovation sprints
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for machine learning optimization
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead cross-functional teams in quantum-classical hybrid computing projects
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Collaborate with government agencies on quantum security frameworks
- Mentor PhD researchers in quantum information theory
- File 3-5 patents annually in quantum computing applications
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum programming experience
- Proficiency in Q#, Qiskit, or Cirq frameworks
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence mitigation
- Experience with NISQ-era hardware constraints
- Track record of translating theory into commercial applications
- Security clearance eligibility preferred