Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Solutions at the forefront of computational revolution! We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography and next-gen AI algorithms for 2026's digital landscape. As a Quantum Algorithm Engineer, you'll architect breakthrough solutions that redefine cybersecurity and machine learning. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and NASA-affiliated researchers in our Austin Innovation Lab, where cutting-edge theory meets real-world deployment. Enjoy competitive equity, flexible hybrid work, and exclusive access to quantum computing hardware.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum-resistant encryption protocols for financial and defense sectors
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical machine learning frameworks for autonomous systems
- Optimize quantum algorithms for IBM, Rigetti, and D-Wave hardware architectures
- Lead research initiatives in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant computing
- Collaborate with cryptography teams to secure 2026's critical infrastructure
- Author peer-reviewed publications and contribute to open-source quantum libraries
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (MS + 5yrs experience)
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or Quil programming frameworks
- Published research in quantum algorithms or quantum information theory
- Experience with quantum annealing and gate-model systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex probability theory
- Security clearance eligibility (preferred for defense projects)