Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries by 2026. As a Research Scientist, you'll develop breakthrough algorithms and architectures in our state-of-the-art facility.
Our interdisciplinary team collaborates with MIT, Caltech, and NASA to accelerate quantum advantage. You'll access $50M+ in specialized equipment while contributing to projects with global impact.
Benefits include equity grants, unlimited PTO, and relocation assistance. Shape the future of computation.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead experimental validation on 100+ qubit quantum processors
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum architectures
- Publish in Nature/Science journals and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Secure $2M+ in NSF/DoD research funding
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit/Cirq programming frameworks
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction techniques
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems preferred
- US citizenship required for government contract work