Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography and scalable quantum computing systems that will redefine global security paradigms. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to solve humanity's most complex computational challenges.
Our state-of-the-art lab in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources, including access to IBM Quantum and D-Wave systems. We foster a culture where curiosity meets impact, where your breakthroughs could secure digital infrastructures worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for cryptographic applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy protocols
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical computing frameworks
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier journals (Nature/Science)
- Collaborate with MIT and Stanford on quantum error correction
- Secure patents for novel quantum-resistant methodologies
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years experience with quantum circuit design (Qiskit/Cirq)
- Expertise in quantum cryptography (NIST PQC standards)
- Publication record in quantum information theory
- Proficiency in Python/C++ for quantum simulation
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence models
- Experience with superconducting qubit architectures
- Clearance for government-level quantum projects