Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography and scalable quantum processors to redefine global security and computational boundaries. As a Quantum Computing Researcher, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art facility overlooking San Francisco Bay. Your work will directly shape the next generation of AI, materials science, and financial modeling systems.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for cryptography and machine learning applications
- Develop error-correction protocols for quantum processors operating at 100+ qubit scales
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum-resistant security frameworks
- Publish research in top-tier journals and present at IEEE Quantum Computing Summits
- Optimize quantum circuit performance using advanced tensor network simulations
- Collaborate with hardware teams to validate quantum processor architectures
- Secure patents for breakthrough quantum methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field with 3+ years research experience
- Expertise in quantum programming languages (Q#, Quil, Cirq) and frameworks
- Published work in quantum error correction or topological quantum computing
- Proficiency in Python/C++ with quantum simulation libraries (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Strong background in linear algebra, group theory, and quantum information theory
- Experience with superconducting or photonic quantum systems
- Track record of securing research grants or industry partnerships