Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography and next-gen AI algorithms to redefine 2026's digital landscape. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and disrupt quantum hardware limitations while shaping the future of secure, high-speed computing. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources for groundbreaking research with real-world impact.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for cryptography optimization
- Lead cross-functional teams in quantum hardware-software integration
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science)
- Secure $5M+ in quantum computing research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Collaborate with DARPA and NASA on quantum space communications
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in Q#, Qiskit, and quantum circuit design
- Published research in quantum error correction (minimum 2 papers)
- Expertise in quantum machine learning frameworks
- Security clearance eligibility (Top Secret preferred)
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems