Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing applications for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop groundbreaking algorithms and systems that will redefine computational boundaries. In this role, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Silicon Valley facility, solving problems deemed impossible by classical computing paradigms. Your work will directly impact drug discovery, climate modeling, and artificial intelligence advancement.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for complex optimization problems
- Lead quantum error correction research to achieve fault-tolerant computing
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical machine learning frameworks
- Collaborate with hardware teams to translate theoretical models into practical implementations
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Secure federal and private research funding for quantum initiatives
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Expertise in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Strong background in quantum mechanics and linear algebra
- Publication record in quantum computing or related fields
- Experience with quantum simulation tools (QASM, Quil)
- Proven ability to lead complex research projects