Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography and fault-tolerant quantum computing systems to solve humanity's most complex challenges. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art facility overlooking the San Francisco Bay. Enjoy unlimited R&D budget, quarterly innovation retreats, and equity in a unicorn-backed startup redefining computational boundaries.
Responsibilities
- Lead breakthrough research in quantum error correction and topological qubit design
- Develop novel quantum algorithms for cryptography and optimization problems
- Publish 3+ peer-reviewed papers in Nature/Science annually
- Secure $2M+ in DARPA/NASA grants for 2026 quantum initiatives
- Mentor PhD interns from MIT/Stanford quantum programs
- Design next-gen quantum processors at 50+ qubit scale
- Collaborate with IBM/Google quantum hardware teams
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics/Computer Science with 5+ years research
- Published work in quantum supremacy or error correction
- Expertise in Qiskit/Cirq quantum programming frameworks
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems (mK temperatures)
- Strong background in algebraic topology for quantum computing
- Track record of securing government research grants
- Patent portfolio in quantum information processing
- Fluency in Python/C++ for quantum simulation tools