Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography and fault-tolerant computing systems to redefine cybersecurity and computational boundaries. As a Quantum Computing Researcher, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT alumni to solve humanity's most complex challenges in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization.
Our Silicon Valley campus features state-of-the-art quantum processors, cryogenic labs, and dedicated 5G/6G testbeds. You'll contribute to projects funded by DARPA and NASA while shaping the quantum infrastructure that will secure global communications by 2026.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for cryptography and machine learning applications
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum processors
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype quantum-resistant security frameworks
- Publish research in Nature Physics/Science and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize qubit coherence times
- Secure patents for novel quantum computing methodologies
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum programming (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Strong publication record in peer-reviewed quantum computing journals
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and low-level quantum control systems
- Familiarity with NISQ-era hardware constraints and mitigation strategies
- Experience with high-performance computing clusters and GPU acceleration
- Security clearance eligibility preferred