Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography and fault-tolerant computing systems that will redefine global security. As a key member of our research team, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to solve humanity's most complex computational challenges.
We offer equity grants, unlimited PTO, and a state-of-the-art lab equipped with D-Wave and IBM quantum processors. Our campus includes on-site childcare, biometric wellness centers, and subsidized housing in the Bay Area's most innovative district.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for cryptographic applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum error correction protocols
- Develop hybrid classical-quantum computing frameworks
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum coherence times
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature Physics and IEEE journals
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum programming frameworks
- Published peer-reviewed research in quantum computing
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and quantum circuit design
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems preferred