Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-generation quantum algorithms and error-correction techniques. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Silicon Valley facility, pushing the boundaries of computational possibility.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum hardware interfaces
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Secure $5M+ in federal and private research funding
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
- Translate theoretical models into practical quantum computing applications
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Proficiency with Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent tier journals
- Experience with superconducting qubit systems or photonic processors
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis
- US citizenship required for government project clearance