Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Technologies at the forefront of the 2026 technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography and scalable quantum processors that will redefine global security and computing power. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT PhDs to develop next-generation quantum algorithms and error-correction protocols. Our state-of-the-art lab in downtown San Francisco houses the world's most advanced quantum annealers, and we offer unparalleled resources including $50M+ in R&D funding and industry partnerships with NASA, IBM Quantum, and Alphabet.
We provide comprehensive benefits including equity grants, unlimited PTO, and relocation assistance. Our culture emphasizes innovation-first thinking with 20% dedicated R&D time. Work directly with the team that secured the first quantum-safe government contract in 2025 and help shape humanity's quantum future.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error-correction techniques for fault-tolerant quantum processors
- Lead research on post-quantum cryptographic standards for 2026 compliance
- Collaborate with hardware teams to translate theoretical models into practical implementations
- Publish findings in Nature/Science journals and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Secure $5M+ in NSF/DARPA grants for quantum research initiatives
- Mentor junior researchers and supervise PhD interns from Stanford/UC Berkeley
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development using Qiskit/Cirq
- Expertise in quantum error correction codes (surface, color, LDPC codes)
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing conferences (QIP, ACM)
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and quantum circuit optimization techniques
- Experience with quantum annealers (D-Wave, Advantage) and superconducting qubits
- Demonstrated success in securing government/industry research funding
- Active TS/SCI clearance preferred