Job Description
Shape the future of computational science at Nexus Quantum Labs. We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography and scalable quantum processors for the 2026 digital frontier. Join our interdisciplinary team of physicists, software engineers, and cryptographers to develop breakthrough quantum algorithms that will redefine cybersecurity and computational modeling. This is your chance to work with IBM Q System Two, Rigetti, and IonQ systems while contributing to the first commercially viable quantum advantage solutions.
Responsibilities
- Design fault-tolerant quantum circuits for complex optimization problems
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical machine learning frameworks
- Implement quantum error correction protocols using surface codes
- Lead integration of quantum accelerators into cloud computing platforms
- Collaborate with cryptography teams on post-quantum cryptographic standards
- Optimize quantum algorithms for NISQ-era hardware limitations
- Author technical white papers on quantum advantage use cases
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (MS with 5+ years experience)
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or PennyLane frameworks
- Publication record in quantum algorithms or quantum information theory
- Experience with superconducting qubit or trapped-ion systems
- Expertise in quantum machine learning and variational algorithms
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis
- Familiarity with NIST post-quantum cryptography standardization process