Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum revolution! We're pioneering breakthroughs in quantum computing for 2026 and beyond. As a Quantum Computing Researcher, you'll architect next-gen algorithms and protocols that redefine computational boundaries. Our state-of-the-art Austin facility offers unparalleled resources for experimental quantum research, with direct access to IBM Quantum and D-Waave systems. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and publish in Nature Physics while solving humanity's most complex challenges in cryptography, materials science, and optimization.
We offer competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work, and dedicated R&D budgets. Shape the quantum future with us!
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for 2026-era applications
- Lead experimental quantum computing projects using superconducting qubits
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum circuit performance
- Publish 3+ peer-reviewed papers annually in top-tier journals
- Mentor junior researchers and cross-functional AI/quantum teams
- Secure federal and private research grants for quantum initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Information Science
- 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-tolerant systems
- Deep understanding of quantum hardware architectures (superconducting/ion trap)
- Strong background in machine learning for quantum optimization
- US citizenship required for federal research collaboration