Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography and next-gen AI integration for Fortune 500 clients. This senior role offers the rare opportunity to shape humanity's digital future while solving challenges in cybersecurity, drug discovery, and climate modeling.
Our team operates in a state-of-the-art facility with access to quantum annealing hardware and collaborate with Nobel laureates. We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited PTO, and dedicated R&D budgets for experimental projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead quantum algorithm development for 2026-era cybersecurity frameworks
- Design fault-tolerant quantum circuits for AI acceleration
- Collaborate with MIT and Stanford on quantum supremacy milestones
- Present breakthrough findings at IEEE Quantum Computing conferences
- Mentor a team of 5 quantum research scientists
- Secure $2M+ in DARPA/NIST grants for quantum-resistant initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years experience with quantum annealing (D-Wave/Rigetti)
- Published research in Nature/Science on quantum algorithms
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum circuit optimization
- Clearance for government quantum security projects
- Portfolio of 3+ quantum computing patents