Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of computational revolution! We're pioneering quantum computing breakthroughs that will redefine technology by 2026. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll architect next-gen algorithms and systems to solve previously impossible problems in cryptography, AI, and materials science. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Silicon Valley facility.
We offer equity grants, unlimited R&D budget, and flexible remote options for top-tier talent. Shape the future of computing with us.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for commercial applications
- Develop error-corrected quantum computing architectures
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum hardware solutions
- Publish breakthrough research in peer-reviewed journals
- Secure $1M+ in federal and private research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates and junior researchers
- Translate theoretical models into scalable production systems
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Published research in Nature/Science/IEEE journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction techniques
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Proven ability to secure government research grants
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems preferred