Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography and next-gen AI systems that will redefine global security. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll work in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab alongside Nobel laureates and disruptors shaping tomorrow's digital landscape.
We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited PTO, and a $10,000 annual innovation budget. Our interdisciplinary teams blend physics, computer science, and ethics to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for cryptography optimization
- Lead cross-functional R&D projects on quantum machine learning frameworks
- Develop error-correction protocols for scalable quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams on qubit stabilization techniques
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum computing methodologies
- Secure patents for novel quantum-resistant security protocols
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum SDKs
- Published research in quantum information theory
- Deep understanding of quantum entanglement and superposition
- Expertise in Python, C++, and low-level system programming
- Experience with quantum annealing and gate-based models
- Strong background in cybersecurity threat modeling