Job Description
Shape the technological frontier with Nexus Quantum Labs in 2026. We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography and scalable quantum processors that will redefine global security and computation. Join our interdisciplinary team of Nobel laureates and Turing Award winners in a state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to publish in Nature and Science, collaborate with NASA and DARPA, and influence quantum policy at the federal level. Your work will directly impact the next generation of AI, financial modeling, and climate prediction systems.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Lead fault-tolerant quantum processor architecture development
- Develop quantum machine learning frameworks for 2026-era AI systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams on qubit stabilization and error correction
- Secure $10M+ in DOE and NSF research grants
- Mentor postdocs and publish 3+ high-impact papers annually
- Advise quantum policy initiatives for the US Department of Commerce
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering
- 5+ years of quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum circuit optimization
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in topological qubits and superconducting systems
- Strong track record in securing government research funding
- Experience with quantum machine learning frameworks (PennyLane, TensorFlow Quantum)