Job Description
Shape the future of technology with Nexus Quantum Labs' cutting-edge 2026 research initiatives. We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography and scalable quantum neural networks that will redefine computational boundaries. Join our elite team of visionaries in San Francisco's innovation hub, where your work directly impacts global security and AI advancement. Enjoy competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work, and access to our state-of-the-art quantum annealing lab.
Your Impact: Develop breakthrough quantum algorithms, publish in Nature Quantum, and collaborate with MIT and Stanford researchers. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning problems
- Lead research on quantum-resistant cryptographic protocols for enterprise security
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical neural network architectures
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to optimize quantum gate operations
- Publish peer-reviewed research and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Mentor junior researchers and secure NSF/NIH grant funding
- Contribute to open-source quantum frameworks like Qiskit and Cirq
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or Applied Mathematics (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant computing
- Strong publication record in Nature/Science journals
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and high-performance computing frameworks
- Deep understanding of quantum mechanics and linear algebra
- Experience with quantum annealing hardware (D-Wave, Rigetti)
- Security clearance preferred for government contract projects