Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological revolution in 2026. We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography and scalable quantum computing systems that will redefine cybersecurity and computational limits. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT-trained engineers to develop next-generation quantum algorithms and hardware prototypes in our state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay Bridge.
Why Nexus Quantum Labs? We offer equity grants, unlimited PTO, and a $20k annual wellness stipend. Our team has published 37 breakthrough papers in Nature and Science journals over the past 18 months.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop quantum error correction protocols for fault-tolerant systems
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum hardware components
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Secure $2M+ in annual research grants from DARPA and NSF
- Mentor PhD interns from Stanford and Berkeley quantum programs
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent industry experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum circuit simulation frameworks
- Published work in quantum information theory or quantum algorithms
- Expertise in Python, C++, and low-level quantum hardware interfaces
- Security clearance eligibility (or ability to obtain)
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems preferred