Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. Our interdisciplinary team is building the next generation of computational frameworks that will redefine industries worldwide. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors while contributing to breakthroughs in cryptography, AI optimization, and materials science.
We provide a state-of-the-art research environment with unlimited computing resources, flexible work arrangements, and comprehensive benefits including equity in our pre-IPO unicorn status. If you're driven to solve humanity's most complex challenges through quantum innovation, this is your defining moment.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for real-world applications in finance and healthcare
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims using superconducting qubits
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with AI teams to create hybrid quantum-classical machine learning frameworks
- Publish groundbreaking research in Nature Physics and IEEE journals
- Mentor postdoctoral researchers in quantum information theory
- Secure $2M+ in annual research grants from DARPA and NSF
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field with 3+ years industry experience
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals (Nature/Science)
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum programming frameworks
- Proficiency in quantum circuit optimization and noise mitigation techniques
- Strong background in linear algebra, probability theory, and computational complexity
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware systems (D-Wave, Rigetti)
- Demonstrated ability to secure federal research funding
- Collaborative mindset with 5+ years cross-functional leadership experience