Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography and next-gen AI architectures to redefine computational boundaries. As a Quantum Computing Researcher, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and disruptors in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab, where we're building the infrastructure for tomorrow's digital universe.
This role offers unparalleled access to our $50M quantum computing cluster and mentorship from industry pioneers. You'll shape the future of secure communications, accelerate drug discovery simulations, and develop algorithms that will power the next decade of innovation.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for cryptography and machine learning applications
- Lead research on quantum-resistant blockchain protocols
- Develop error-correction models for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum computing into neural networks
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Secure $2M+ in annual research grants from DARPA and NSF
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing experience with IBM Q or Rigetti systems
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and Qiskit programming
- Published research in quantum error correction or topological quantum computing
- Strong background in cryptography and post-quantum security standards
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and quantum simulation frameworks
- Experience with high-performance computing environments
- Demonstrated ability to secure government research funding