Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution! We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography and fault-tolerant quantum systems that will redefine 2026's digital infrastructure. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT PhDs to solve humanity's most complex challenges in materials science, drug discovery, and climate modeling. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco's Tech Quarter offers unlimited compute resources, including 128-qubit quantum processors and real-time simulation environments.
We provide competitive equity packages, flexible remote options, and dedicated R&D budgets for your breakthrough projects. Shape the future of technology while enjoying comprehensive health benefits, professional development stipends, and quarterly innovation retreats in Aspen and Tokyo.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing quantum-resistant encryption protocols
- Publish 3+ peer-reviewed papers annually in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $1M+ in government/private research grants
- Develop error-correction techniques for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Mentor PhD candidates and junior researchers
- Collaborate with NASA, IBM Research, and CERN on quantum applications
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum programming frameworks
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Strong background in machine learning for quantum systems
- Security clearance eligibility preferred