Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that solve previously impossible problems in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization. As a Senior Quantum Computing Researcher, you'll collaborate with Nobel Prize-winning physicists and elite software engineers to develop scalable quantum systems that redefine technological boundaries.
We offer state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, competitive equity packages, and unparalleled opportunities to publish breakthrough research in Nature and Science. Our Cambridge headquarters sits in the heart of America's most vibrant biotech and tech ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for practical industrial applications
- Lead cross-functional teams of physicists and engineers in prototyping quantum processors
- Develop error correction protocols to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computation
- Publish peer-reviewed research and present findings at international conferences
- Secure government and industry grants for advanced quantum research initiatives
- Mentor junior researchers and contribute to quantum computing open-source projects
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with 5+ years quantum research experience
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and quantum simulation frameworks
- Published record in top-tier quantum computing or condensed matter physics journals
- Proficiency in Python/C++ with quantum libraries (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Demonstrated ability to secure research funding from NSF, DOE, or DARPA
- Strong background in quantum error correction and topological quantum computing