Job Description
Join 2026 Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for Fortune 500 clients. Our Austin-based research center combines cutting-edge hardware development with advanced algorithm design to solve previously impossible computational challenges. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in an environment where curiosity fuels innovation.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware prototypes at cryogenic temperatures
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Publish research in top-tier journals and present at international conferences
- Secure $5M+ in government and private research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum programming frameworks
- Published work in Nature/Science/Physical Review journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Clearable US government security clearance preferred