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-generation algorithms and hardware prototypes that will redefine computational boundaries. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Silicon Valley facility, leveraging our $50M quantum infrastructure to solve previously impossible problems in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization.
This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the quantum landscape through published research, patent development, and open-source contributions. Enjoy competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and access to our exclusive innovation incubator program.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for practical applications in finance, logistics, and pharmaceuticals
- Lead experimental quantum computing projects using superconducting and photonic systems
- Develop error mitigation techniques for near-term quantum devices
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processors
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and supervise graduate interns
- Secure external funding through NSF and DARPA grant applications
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum specialization
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Strong background in quantum information theory and quantum error correction
- Published record in quantum computing or quantum optics
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems or photonics hardware
- Demonstrated ability to translate theoretical concepts into experimental prototypes