Job Description
Join NexGen Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution! We're pioneering breakthroughs in quantum-resistant cryptography and fault-tolerant computing systems. As a key member of our research team, you'll shape the future of secure digital infrastructure while collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors. Austin's vibrant tech ecosystem offers unmatched innovation opportunities with competitive compensation and equity packages.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for 2026-era cryptographic protocols
- Lead experimental validation of quantum error correction techniques
- Develop hybrid classical-quantum computing frameworks
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals/conferences
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum physics principles
- Collaborate with hardware teams on qubit optimization
- Secure federal/state research grants for quantum initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and simulation tools
- Published research in quantum information theory
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and quantum SDKs
- Experience with superconducting or photonic qubit systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics