Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography and scalable quantum systems to redefine global cybersecurity. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and NASA-affiliated teams to develop breakthrough algorithms in our state-of-the-art Bay Area facility. Enjoy unparalleled R&D funding, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and equity in a unicorn-backed startup.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for cryptography optimization
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims on IBM/Google hardware
- Develop error-correction frameworks for fault-tolerant quantum computing
- Author peer-reviewed publications for Nature/Science journals
- Secure $5M+ in DARPA/NIST research grants
- Mentor PhD interns from MIT and Stanford
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or equivalent
- 3+ years quantum algorithm implementation experience
- Published research in quantum error correction or cryptography
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum assembly languages
- Strong background in Shor's/Grover's algorithm variants
- Security clearance eligibility preferred