Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of computational revolution! We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography and quantum machine learning applications that will redefine 2026's digital landscape. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
What you'll achieve: Design fault-tolerant quantum algorithms, publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science, and develop commercial applications for our Fortune 500 partners. Your work will directly shape the next generation of secure AI systems and financial modeling platforms.
Responsibilities
- Develop novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning problems
- Lead experiments on superconducting quantum processors with >100 qubits
- Author peer-reviewed publications and patent applications
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to overcome decoherence challenges
- Translate theoretical models into practical quantum software solutions
- Mentor junior researchers and present findings at international conferences
- Partner with government agencies on quantum security standards
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years hands-on quantum programming (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and high-performance computing frameworks
- Deep understanding of quantum information theory and complexity classes
- Experience with cloud-based quantum platforms (IBM Quantum, AWS Braket)