Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing applications for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Researcher to develop groundbreaking algorithms and systems that will redefine computational boundaries. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, where innovation meets impact. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the future of AI, cryptography, and materials science through quantum supremacy.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for machine learning optimization
- Develop error-correction protocols for scalable quantum systems
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum hardware-software interfaces
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier scientific journals
- Secure $5M+ in research grants from NSF and DARPA
- Advise Fortune 500 clients on quantum transition strategies
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency with Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum circuit simulators
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Strong background in linear algebra and computational complexity
- Experience with superconducting or photonic quantum systems
- Proven ability to secure competitive research funding