Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution! We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography and next-gen AI models that will redefine global security. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and disrupt industries from healthcare to finance. Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art labs and unlimited R&D resources. Enjoy flexible schedules, equity grants, and sabbaticals for patent-filing breakthroughs. Help us build the digital backbone for tomorrow's world.
Responsibilities
- Develop quantum algorithms for cryptographic security applications
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum-resistant systems
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier journals (Nature/Science)
- Optimize qubit stability using cryogenic engineering techniques
- Secure $2M+ in annual R&D grants through proposal development
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years experience with quantum annealing or superconducting qubits
- Proficiency in Python/C++ with quantum libraries (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published research in quantum error correction or topological computing
- Security clearance eligibility (or ability to obtain)
- Experience with NISQ-era hardware (IBM Quantum, Rigetti)