Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography and error-corrected qubit systems to redefine information security. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll develop next-generation algorithms for optimization, simulation, and machine learning applications. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and NASA-affiliated researchers in our state-of-the-art facility overlooking the Bay. Your work will directly shape the quantum infrastructure of 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant qubits
- Create hybrid quantum-classical machine learning frameworks
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processors
- Publish research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, IEEE)
- Lead quantum security audits for Fortune 500 clients
- Present findings at international quantum symposia
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Information
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum SDKs
- Published research in quantum computing or cryptography
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis
- Security clearance preferred (US citizenship required)