Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as a Quantum Computing Research Scientist. Shape the future by pioneering breakthroughs in quantum algorithms, error correction, and scalable quantum systems. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Silicon Valley facility. We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited R&D budgets, and the opportunity to publish groundbreaking research in Nature and Science.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Develop error mitigation techniques for fault-tolerant quantum computing
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware prototypes in cryogenic environments
- Publish high-impact research in peer-reviewed journals and conferences
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processors
- Secure federal and corporate grants for quantum research initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Information Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Strong background in linear algebra, quantum mechanics, and complexity theory
- Experience with quantum hardware platforms (IBM Quantum, Rigetti, IonQ)