Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological revolution in 2026. We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography and scalable quantum computing architectures to solve humanity's most complex challenges. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and disrupt innovators in our state-of-the-art San Francisco facility. Your work will directly impact global cybersecurity, drug discovery, and climate modeling initiatives.
We offer unparalleled resources including access to IBM Quantum System Two, NVIDIA's latest quantum accelerators, and a $50M R&D budget. Our team enjoys flexible schedules, unlimited PTO, and equity packages designed to reward groundbreaking contributions.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop quantum-resistant cryptographic protocols for next-gen security systems
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum hardware-software interfaces
- Publish peer-reviewed research in Nature Physics and IEEE Quantum journals
- Secure $5M+ in government and private research grants annually
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science programs
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Published research in quantum error correction or topological quantum computing
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and quantum circuit optimization frameworks
- Experience with AWS Braket or Azure Quantum cloud platforms
- Demonstrated ability to secure federal research grants (NSF, DOE, DARPA)