Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution. We're pioneering next-gen quantum algorithms that will redefine computing paradigms. As a Senior Quantum Computing Researcher, you'll architect breakthrough solutions in cryptography, optimization, and machine learning. Our Austin-based lab offers cutting-edge resources and a culture where your ideas transform into tangible innovations.
Be part of the team that's solving problems today that others won't even understand until 2026. We provide competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to publish in top-tier journals.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for complex computational challenges
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims using IBM/Microsoft quantum processors
- Collaborate with AI teams to develop hybrid quantum-classical neural networks
- Author patents and peer-reviewed publications on quantum error correction techniques
- Mentor junior researchers and quantum software engineers
- Contribute to open-source quantum frameworks like Qiskit and Cirq
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum focus
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit)
- Published research in quantum information theory or quantum algorithms
- Expertise in quantum circuit optimization and noise mitigation strategies
- Strong background in linear algebra and probability theory
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum systems
- Proven ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical implementations