Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution! We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine 2026's technological landscape. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll develop breakthrough solutions for complex optimization problems, cryptography, and machine learning. Collaborate with Nobel laureates in our state-of-the-art Silicon Valley facility and shape the future of human innovation.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for real-world applications
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead cross-functional R&D projects with AI and materials science teams
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Secure federal and industry grants for advanced quantum research
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum physics and computational theory
- Translate theoretical concepts into patentable quantum computing solutions
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Experience securing federal research grants (NSF, DARPA, DOE)