Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography and scalable quantum computing solutions to redefine global security paradigms. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, contributing to breakthroughs that will shape the next decade of computational science.
Our team operates at the intersection of theoretical physics and practical application, developing quantum algorithms that solve previously impossible problems. You'll have access to our 128-qubit quantum processor and collaborate with Fortune 500 partners in finance, healthcare, and logistics.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for cryptography optimization
- Lead experimental validation of quantum-resistant protocols
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science)
- Develop error-correction frameworks for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to optimize quantum circuit architectures
- Secure $5M+ in government grants and industry partnerships
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Publication record in quantum cryptography research
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum SDKs
- Experience with superconducting qubit systems
- Clearance for DoD quantum security projects
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics