Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Researcher to architect the next generation of computational paradigms. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to develop quantum algorithms that will revolutionize cryptography, materials science, and artificial intelligence.
Our state-of-the-art Austin facility houses 128-qubit processors and offers unparalleled resources for groundbreaking research. You'll lead experimental quantum simulations, publish in top-tier journals, and contribute to patents that will shape humanity's technological landscape. This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to engineer the future.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum circuits on cryogenic systems
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum computing
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum acceleration into neural networks
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum physics and computational theory
- Secure $2M+ in research grants from NSF and DARPA
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field with 5+ years of research experience
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and Qiskit/Cirq frameworks
- Published research in quantum algorithms or quantum error correction
- Proficiency in Python/C++ with high-performance computing libraries
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems (D-Wave, Rigetti, or IBM Q)
- Demonstrated ability to secure government research funding
- Patent portfolio in quantum technologies preferred