Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography and next-gen AI algorithms that will redefine global security. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and disrupt innovators in our state-of-the-art Silicon Valley facility. Shape the future of computational science while solving humanity's most complex challenges.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop error-corrected qubit architectures at cryogenic temperatures
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum-resistant cryptographic protocols
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and industry conferences
- Secure $5M+ in research grants from NSF and DARPA
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
- Drive commercialization of quantum computing applications
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years experience with superconducting qubit manipulation
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum circuit optimization
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent tier
- Proficiency in machine learning frameworks for quantum data
- Clearance for DoD research projects (or ability to obtain)
- Fluency in Python, C++, and assembly-level programming