Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing applications that will redefine industries. As a Quantum Computing Researcher, you'll work in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors. Our hybrid-first culture offers flexibility while maintaining world-class collaboration spaces. We provide competitive equity packages, unlimited learning stipends, and access to our quantum simulation cloud platform.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for real-world optimization problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for quantum processors
- Collaborate with hardware teams to improve qubit stability
- Lead open-source quantum software projects
- Present research findings at industry conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and interns
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years in quantum computing research
- Proficiency with Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Published work in peer-reviewed quantum computing journals
- Experience with quantum machine learning algorithms
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical implementations