Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-generation algorithms and hardware architectures that will redefine computational boundaries. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Silicon Valley facility.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware prototypes at cryogenic temperatures
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and cross-functional engineering teams
- Secure federal grants and industry partnerships for quantum initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Strong background in superconducting or photonic quantum systems
- Ability to translate theoretical concepts into experimental prototypes