Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation. We're pioneering next-generation computing solutions that will redefine 2026's technological landscape. As a Quantum Computing Researcher, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers to develop scalable quantum algorithms and hardware prototypes. Our state-of-the-art Austin facility offers unparalleled resources for breakthrough research in quantum cryptography, optimization, and machine learning.
We provide competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and dedicated R&D budgets for your experimental projects. Your work will directly impact Fortune 500 clients in finance, healthcare, and logistics sectors.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for real-world optimization problems
- Develop error-corrected qubit architectures using superconducting and photonic systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to prototype quantum processors at 100+ qubit scale
- Lead research initiatives in quantum machine learning applications
- Publish findings in top-tier journals and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Secure $1M+ in government and private research grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency with Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum programming frameworks
- Published research in quantum error correction or fault-tolerant computing
- Deep understanding of quantum entanglement and decoherence mitigation
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware systems
- Security clearance eligibility for government-funded projects