Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography and scalable quantum computing architectures to redefine digital security and computational capabilities. As a Research Lead, you'll architect breakthrough solutions in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, collaborating with Nobel laureates and MIT-affiliated researchers. This role offers equity, unlimited PTO, and a $50,000 annual innovation budget to accelerate your research vision.
Responsibilities
- Lead development of quantum-safe encryption protocols for critical infrastructure
- Design scalable quantum annealing systems for enterprise optimization
- Publish 3+ peer-reviewed papers in Nature/Science annually
- Manage cross-disciplinary teams of quantum physicists and ML engineers
- Secure $5M+ in DARPA/NIST grants for 2026 quantum initiatives
- Partner with IBM/Google Quantum teams on hardware-software integration
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics/Computer Science with 8+ years research
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Expertise in Qiskit/Cirq and quantum error correction algorithms
- Track record of securing $2M+ in government research grants
- Proficiency in quantum machine learning frameworks
- Experience leading international research consortia