Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution! We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine global industries. As a Research Scientist, you'll work in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab, collaborating with Nobel laureates and PhDs to develop next-gen quantum algorithms. Our culture celebrates bold innovation, offering unlimited research budgets, flexible work arrangements, and equity in a rapidly scaling unicorn startup.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for cryptography optimization
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum hardware-software interfaces
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and industry conferences
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
- Secure $2M+ annual research grants from DARPA and NSF
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Information
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Published work in Nature/Science or equivalent impact journals
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum assembly languages
- Strong background in quantum error correction and decoherence
- Track record of securing federal research funding
- Patent portfolio in quantum technologies (preferred)