Job Description
Join NexaQuantum Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as a Quantum Computing Research Scientist. We're pioneering next-gen quantum algorithms that will redefine computing paradigms. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT PhDs in our state-of-the-art facility, working on projects that could solve previously impossible problems in cryptography, drug discovery, and climate modeling. Enjoy flexible work hours, unlimited PTO, and a $10K annual innovation budget to pursue breakthrough ideas.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for practical applications
- Lead cross-functional teams of physicists and software engineers
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, etc.)
- Develop quantum error correction protocols for scalable systems
- Secure patents for proprietary quantum methodologies
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Present findings at international quantum computing conferences
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum frameworks
- Published record in peer-reviewed quantum research
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and quantum circuit design
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion qubits
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis
- Security clearance eligibility preferred