Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Solutions at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing applications that will redefine 2026's digital landscape. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop breakthrough algorithms and protocols for next-generation quantum processors. In this role, you'll collaborate with Nobel Prize-winning physicists and top-tier engineers to solve humanity's most complex challenges in cryptography, material science, and AI optimization. Our state-of-the-art lab features D-Wave and IBM quantum systems, with unlimited computational resources at your fingertips.
This position offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the quantum computing paradigm while enjoying competitive compensation, flexible remote work options, and equity in a rapidly scaling unicorn. We provide comprehensive quantum education stipends and sponsor attendance at premier international conferences like IEEE Quantum Week.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error-correction protocols to enhance qubit stability in noisy intermediate-scale quantum (NISQ) systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to translate theoretical models into executable quantum circuits
- Lead open-source quantum software projects using Qiskit, Cirq, and PennyLane frameworks
- Publish peer-reviewed research in Nature Physics and IEEE Transactions on Quantum Engineering
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum computing principles and experimental methodologies
- Secure federal and private funding through NSF and DARPA grant applications
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science with 3+ years of quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (QASM, Quil) and classical languages (Python, C++)
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals or conferences
- Hands-on experience with quantum hardware platforms (IBM Q, Rigetti, IonQ)
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction codes and fault-tolerant architectures
- Strong background in linear algebra, complex analysis, and information theory
- Ability to communicate complex quantum concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders