Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine 2026's technological landscape. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to develop scalable quantum solutions for cryptography, optimization, and machine learning challenges.
This role offers unparalleled resources: access to IBM Quantum System Two, NVIDIA H100 GPU clusters, and a $2M research budget. Our state-of-the-art facility in downtown San Francisco features cryogenic labs and dedicated quantum annealing suites.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for real-world industrial applications
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing quantum error correction protocols
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $1M+ in government and private quantum research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Develop patentable quantum hardware-software interfaces
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics/Computer Science or equivalent experience
- 3+ years hands-on quantum computing (IBM Qiskit, Cirq, or Rigetti)
- Publication record in top-tier quantum research journals
- Expertise in quantum machine learning algorithms
- Security clearance eligibility (Top Secret preferred)
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and quantum circuit optimization
- Experience with quantum annealing systems (D-Wave Advantage)