Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography and fault-tolerant systems that will redefine global cybersecurity. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our Austin innovation hub, solving problems deemed impossible by classical computing paradigms.
Your work will directly impact national security initiatives and next-generation AI infrastructure. We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited R&D budgets, and access to our 128-qubit quantum testbed.
Responsibilities
- Develop novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Design error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum-resistant cryptographic solutions
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature Physics and IEEE journals
- Secure $5M+ in government and private research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Collaborate with MIT and Caltech on quantum internet architecture
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum frameworks
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and quantum assembly languages
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems
- Security clearance eligibility preferred