Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine technology by 2026. As a Research Scientist, you'll develop next-gen quantum systems while collaborating with Nobel laureates in our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco's tech corridor.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for cryptography and machine learning
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum hardware systems
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier scientific journals
- Secure $5M+ in government and private funding for 2026 initiatives
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Develop patent portfolios for quantum-resistant encryption
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing experience
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Published record in Nature/Science/Physical Review journals
- Proficiency in Python/C++ and high-performance computing
- Security clearance eligibility preferred
- Experience with quantum error correction protocols