Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Senior Quantum Computing Researcher to develop breakthrough algorithms and hardware prototypes that will redefine computational boundaries. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art lab, with access to IBM Quantum and D-Wave systems. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the next generation of computing while receiving competitive equity packages and comprehensive benefits.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Lead hardware-software co-design initiatives for quantum processors
- Publish research in top-tier journals and present at IEEE/ACM conferences
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Mentor junior researchers and cross-functional engineering teams
- Secure federal grants and industry partnerships for quantum initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum programming frameworks
- Published research in quantum information theory or quantum hardware
- Experience with superconducting qubits or trapped-ion systems
- Demonstrated ability to secure NSF or DoE research funding
- Expertise in machine learning applications for quantum systems