Job Description
Join NexGen Quantum Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation! We're seeking a pioneering Senior Quantum Computing Researcher to develop next-generation quantum algorithms and systems. Collaborate with world-class scientists to solve complex computational challenges in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization. Our Cambridge facility features state-of-the-art laboratories and a culture that values intellectual curiosity and breakthrough thinking.
We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to publish groundbreaking research. Help shape the quantum revolution with us!
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for real-world applications
- Lead quantum hardware integration projects with superconducting qubits
- Publish high-impact research in peer-reviewed journals and conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and cross-functional engineering teams
- Secure external funding through NSF and DARPA grants
- Develop error correction protocols for scalable quantum systems
- Collaborate with industry partners on quantum cloud solutions
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Strong publication record in quantum computing or theoretical physics
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems preferred
- Excellent problem-solving skills and mathematical rigor
- Ability to secure competitive research funding