Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography and fault-tolerant quantum systems that will redefine cybersecurity and computational boundaries. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to develop scalable quantum algorithms and hardware prototypes. Our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab offers unparalleled resources including 100-qubit processors and cryogenic testing suites. This is your opportunity to shape the next decade of computing while enjoying competitive equity packages and flexible work arrangements.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for cryptography and optimization problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate on hardware-software co-design for next-gen quantum processors
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $2M+ in quantum computing grants annually
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum circuit optimization
- Published research in quantum error correction or cryptography
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware testing
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Ability to secure DoE/NSF funding for quantum research