Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of computational revolution as we pioneer quantum applications for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop groundbreaking algorithms and protocols that will redefine technological paradigms. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art facility where theoretical physics meets practical innovation.
Why Nexus Labs?
• Work with D-Wave and IBM quantum systems
• $2B R&D budget for next-gen projects
• Equity grants in pre-IPO quantum startup
• Flexible hybrid work policy with global travel opportunities
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization problems in cryptography and materials science
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum machine learning models
- Publish peer-reviewed research in Nature/Science journals with quarterly targets
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Partner with government agencies on classified quantum security initiatives
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Secure $500K+ in annual research grants from DARPA/NSF
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field with 5+ years industry experience
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals (minimum 3 papers)
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum assembly languages
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware systems (4K environments)
- Security clearance eligibility for DoD projects
- Proven track record of translating theoretical concepts into functional prototypes
- Expertise in quantum error correction and topological qubit architectures
- Fluency in Python/C++ with high-performance computing optimization