Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and disrupt quantum cryptography, AI, and materials science. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources to transform theoretical breakthroughs into real-world applications.
Responsibilities
- Lead quantum algorithm development for 2026-era computational challenges
- Design and implement quantum error correction protocols
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum processor performance
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum machine learning
- Secure $10M+ in DARPA/NASA research grants
- Develop quantum-resistant security frameworks
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics/Computer Science with 5+ years research
- Expertise in superconducting qubits or topological quantum computing
- Published work in quantum cryptography or quantum AI
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum assembly languages
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems
- Track record of securing NSF/DoD grants
- Strong background in quantum information theory