Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer the next wave of quantum computing breakthroughs. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll design and implement algorithms that will redefine computational boundaries by 2026. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art labs where theory meets tangible innovation. We offer equity, unlimited PTO, and a relocation package for the right candidate to move our quantum ecosystem forward.
Responsibilities
- Develop novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Design error-corrected quantum systems with fault-tolerance targets
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum hardware interfaces
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Secure $5M+ in research grants from NSF and DARPA
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
- Translate theoretical models into scalable quantum software solutions
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Information
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Published work in Nature/Science or equivalent tier journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction protocols
- Strong background in machine learning for quantum systems
- Experience with superconducting or photonic quantum processors
- Clearance for government-funded research projects