Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography and scalable quantum computing systems to redefine global security paradigms. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to solve humanity's most complex computational challenges.
Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources including 128-qubit processors and cryogenic lab environments. You'll publish breakthrough research in Nature Physics, mentor PhD candidates, and shape the next generation of quantum algorithms.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for cryptography optimization
- Lead experimental validation of quantum error correction protocols
- Collaborate with hardware teams to improve qubit stability
- Publish 3+ peer-reviewed papers annually in top-tier journals
- Develop quantum-resistant cybersecurity frameworks
- Mentor junior researchers and PhD candidates
- Secure $2M+ in annual research grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum frameworks
- Published work in Nature/Science/Physical Review journals
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and low-level quantum assembly
- Experience with superconducting qubit systems
- Strong background in topological quantum computing