Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography and quantum machine learning algorithms to redefine 2026's digital landscape. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and disrupt traditional computing paradigms in our state-of-the-art Bay Area facility.
We offer unparalleled resources: exclusive access to 256-qubit quantum processors, $10M research budget, and flexible hybrid work arrangements. Our team has published breakthroughs in Nature Physics and IEEE Transactions, with 3 patents filed this year alone.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead cross-functional projects with AI and cybersecurity teams
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier journals
- Secure $5M+ in government grants for quantum initiatives
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Published work in quantum algorithms or error correction
- Strong background in linear algebra and probability theory
- Experience with superconducting qubit architectures
- US citizenship required for government contract work