Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Solutions at the forefront of computational revolution! We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography and fault-tolerant computing systems that will define the technological landscape of 2026. As our Quantum Computing Research Lead, you'll architect next-generation algorithms and collaborate with Nobel laureates to solve humanity's most complex challenges. Our state-of-the-art lab in downtown San Francisco offers unparalleled resources and an interdisciplinary team pushing the boundaries of quantum supremacy.
What We Offer:
- Unlimited QPU access to our 512-qubit quantum annealers
- Equity package with 4-year vesting schedule
- Flexible remote/hybrid work policy with international collaboration opportunities
- $20,000 annual research stipend for conferences and publications
Responsibilities
- Lead development of quantum algorithms for optimization and cryptography applications
- Design error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum processors
- Collaborate with hardware teams to calibrate quantum gate operations
- Publish peer-reviewed research in Nature/Science journals
- Mentor PhD researchers in quantum information theory
- Secure $5M+ in government and private research grants
- Present breakthrough findings at IEEE Quantum Week and ACM conferences
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 5+ years experience with quantum circuit design (Qiskit/Cirq)
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Proficiency with quantum simulators (Q#, IBM Quantum Experience)
- Track record of securing federal research grants (NSF/DOE)
- Deep understanding of post-quantum cryptographic standards