Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological revolution in 2026. We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography and scalable quantum processors to redefine computational boundaries. As a Senior Quantum Computing Researcher, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to develop next-generation algorithms that solve previously impossible problems. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources, including 128-qubit processors and a dedicated cryogenics lab. We offer equity packages, unlimited R&D budgets, and flexible hybrid work arrangements for world-class talent.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for cryptography optimization
- Lead experimental validation of quantum error correction protocols
- Collaborate with hardware teams to integrate quantum-classical hybrid systems
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, etc.)
- Secure $2M+ annual research grants from NSF and DARPA
- Mentor postdoctoral researchers and PhD candidates
- Develop patentable quantum computing methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Published record in quantum information theory
- Experience with superconducting qubit systems
- Demonstrated ability to secure government research funding
- Expertise in quantum machine learning applications
- Strong background in topological quantum computing