Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of computational revolution as we pioneer quantum systems that will redefine 2026's technological landscape. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Engineer to develop breakthrough algorithms and architectures that solve previously impossible problems. In this role, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to build scalable quantum platforms for cryptography, AI, and materials science. Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art cryogenic labs and dedicated quantum annealing facilities where your innovations will directly shape humanity's next technological era.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation challenges
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead research initiatives in quantum machine learning applications
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processors
- Publish findings in Nature/Science and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Secure $2M+ in government/industry research grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Information Science
- 3+ years of quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum frameworks
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience with superconducting or photonic quantum systems