Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing applications that will redefine 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop breakthrough algorithms and solve complex computational challenges. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art facility, where we're building the quantum infrastructure that will power tomorrow's AI, cryptography, and material science breakthroughs. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape humanity's technological trajectory while working with cutting-edge hardware from industry leaders like IBM, Google, and Rigetti.
Why Nexus Labs? Our hybrid work model includes 2 weeks/year at our Swiss Alps innovation retreat, equity participation in patent portfolios, and access to the world's largest quantum simulation network. We provide relocation assistance and visa sponsorship for exceptional global talent.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems in finance and logistics
- Develop error-correction protocols to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computation
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum machine learning applications
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, etc.)
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processors for specific use cases
- Present findings to Fortune 500 partners and government agencies
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years experience with quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Published research in quantum algorithms or quantum error correction
- Expertise in quantum circuit optimization and compilation techniques
- Strong background in linear algebra, probability theory, and complexity theory
- Experience with high-performance computing frameworks (HPC, GPU clusters)
- Demonstrated ability to secure research grants from NSF or DARPA