Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation. We're pioneering the next technological revolution and seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to architect the future of computation. In this pivotal role, you'll develop breakthrough quantum algorithms, design error-correction frameworks, and collaborate with Nobel laureates to solve humanity's most complex challenges—from drug discovery to climate modeling.
Our state-of-the-art lab features 128-qubit processors and cryogenic systems operating near absolute zero. You'll publish in Nature Physics, patent novel quantum architectures, and mentor the next generation of quantum pioneers. We offer equity, unlimited research budget, and flexible remote options with quarterly in-person collaboration sessions at our Palo Alto campus.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement fault-tolerant quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop quantum error correction codes to mitigate decoherence in multi-qubit systems
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum-classical hybrid computing architectures
- Author peer-reviewed publications and present findings at IEEE Quantum Week and APS March Meeting
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to optimize quantum gate operations on superconducting qubits
- Secure $2M+ in DARPA/NSF research grants for quantum supremacy initiatives
- Mentor PhD researchers and contribute to open-source quantum SDK development
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of quantum research
- Published work in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, PRL) on quantum information theory
- Expertise in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq) and circuit optimization
- Proficiency with quantum simulation tools (QASM, Quil, TensorFlow Quantum)
- Experience with cryogenic systems and RF control electronics for qubit manipulation
- Strong background in topological quantum computing and Majorana fermion research
- Track record of securing government or industry research funding
- Deep understanding of quantum entanglement protocols and Bell inequality violations