Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop groundbreaking algorithms and hardware prototypes that will redefine computational boundaries. Our interdisciplinary team collaborates with MIT and NASA to create real-world applications in cryptography, AI optimization, and climate modeling.
What you'll achieve: Design scalable quantum circuits, publish breakthrough research in Nature Physics, and contribute to our patent portfolio targeting 2026 commercialization milestones. You'll work in our state-of-the-art quantum lab equipped with 128-qubit processors and cryogenic systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop novel quantum algorithms for complex optimization problems
- Design error-corrected quantum architectures using topological qubits
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to improve qubit coherence times
- Lead open-source quantum software development initiatives
- Publish 2+ peer-reviewed papers annually in top-tier journals
- Present findings at IEEE Quantum Week and Davos Tech Summit
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum circuit simulation
- Publication record in quantum information theory
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion qubits
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction codes
- Clearance for DoD quantum security projects