Job Description
Join Nexus Labs 2026 at the forefront of technological evolution. We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography and AI-driven climate modeling solutions that will redefine 2026's digital landscape. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and disruptors shaping tomorrow's innovations in our state-of-the-art San Francisco facility.
We offer equity, unlimited PTO, and a $20k annual innovation stipend. Your work will directly impact global infrastructure security and sustainable technology adoption.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for next-gen encryption systems
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing AI-powered climate prediction models
- Author peer-reviewed publications for Nature/Science journals
- Secure $1M+ in annual research grants from DARPA and NSF
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum machine learning
- Prototype quantum-resistant blockchain architectures
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics or Computational Mathematics
- 5+ years experience with quantum computing frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published research in top-tier journals (h-index >25)
- Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, and low-level assembly
- Security clearance eligibility preferred
- Experience with AWS Braket or Azure Quantum
- Demonstrated success in securing government research contracts