Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution as a Quantum Computing Research Scientist. We're pioneering breakthroughs in quantum algorithms and error correction to solve previously impossible computational challenges. Our cross-disciplinary team collaborates with Fortune 500 partners to develop real-world applications in cryptography, material science, and AI optimization. This role offers unparalleled access to our state-of-the-art quantum hardware and $50M R&D budget.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams on qubit architecture improvements
- Lead open-source quantum computing framework contributions
- Translate theoretical models into practical industry applications
- Present findings at international quantum computing conferences
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum programming frameworks
- Published papers in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Experience with superconducting or photonic quantum systems