Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Quantum Computing Research Lead to architect next-generation algorithms that will redefine computational boundaries. In this pivotal role, you'll spearhead our quantum supremacy initiatives, collaborating with Nobel laureates and MIT-affiliated researchers to solve previously unsolvable problems in cryptography, AI, and molecular modeling.
Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art cryogenic quantum processors and offers unparalleled R&D resources. As part of our elite Future Technologies Division, you'll shape the quantum landscape for the next decade while enjoying competitive equity packages and flexible hybrid work arrangements.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms targeting 2026-era hardware capabilities
- Lead cross-functional teams of physicists and software engineers in quantum error correction research
- Develop proprietary quantum machine learning frameworks for enterprise applications
- Secure $5M+ in quantum computing grants from NSF and DARPA
- Present breakthrough findings at Nature Physics and IEEE Quantum Week
- Maintain strategic partnerships with IBM Quantum and Rigetti Computing
- Author patents for novel quantum gate architectures
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Theoretical Physics, or related field
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum circuit optimization
- Expertise in quantum error correction codes (surface codes, LDPC)
- Track record of securing federal research funding
- Deep understanding of NISQ-era limitations and fault-tolerant designs
- Strong Python/C++ programming for quantum simulations