Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum revolution. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll design next-gen algorithms and solve previously unsolvable computational challenges. Our multidisciplinary team collaborates with NASA, IBM, and MIT to pioneer quantum applications in cryptography, AI, and materials science. We offer competitive equity, flexible work arrangements, and access to our $500M quantum computing infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Develop novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum circuits on 1000+ qubit systems
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum machine learning models
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $1M+ in DoE/NASA research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (2020-2026)
- 3+ years experience with Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum SDKs
- Published work in quantum error correction or fault tolerance
- Expertise in quantum algorithm design (Shor, Grover, VQE)
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and low-level quantum control systems
- Experience with superconducting or photonic quantum hardware