Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Dynamics at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography and hybrid quantum-classical algorithms to solve tomorrow's unsolvable problems today. As a Quantum Algorithm Engineer, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT PhDs to develop next-gen protocols for financial modeling, drug discovery, and AI optimization. Our Austin R&D hub features state-of-the-art cryogenic processors and 24/7 quantum access through our proprietary cloud platform.
We offer equity grants, unlimited PTO, and relocation assistance for top talent. Help us build the quantum internet and redefine what's computationally possible.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and cryptography problems
- Develop error mitigation protocols for NISQ-era quantum processors
- Create hybrid quantum-classical machine learning pipelines
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize algorithm performance on quantum hardware
- Lead research publications in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Develop quantum-resistant cryptographic protocols for enterprise clients
- Mentor junior engineers in quantum programming best practices
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (MS with 5+ years experience)
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or PennyLane frameworks
- Published research in quantum algorithms or quantum information theory
- Experience with quantum circuit optimization and noise modeling
- Strong background in linear algebra and probability theory
- Knowledge of post-quantum cryptography standards (NIST PQC candidates)
- Experience with cloud quantum computing platforms (IBM Quantum, Amazon Braket)