Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography and fault-tolerant systems that will redefine cybersecurity and AI capabilities by 2030. As a Research Lead, you'll architect breakthrough quantum algorithms and mentor a team of world-class scientists in our state-of-the-art facility adjacent to UC Berkeley.
We offer competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and access to our quantum simulation lab with 128-qubit processors. Your work will directly impact national security frameworks and next-gen AI training paradigms.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Lead research on quantum error correction protocols
- Collaborate with government agencies on quantum security standards
- Mentor PhD-level researchers in quantum physics and computer science
- Publish findings in Nature Physics and IEEE Quantum journals
- Develop quantum machine learning frameworks for predictive analytics
- Secure $5M+ in DARPA and NSF grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum SDKs
- Published peer-reviewed research on quantum supremacy
- Experience with superconducting qubit architectures
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Security clearance eligibility (or ability to obtain)