Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum revolution as we pioneer technologies that will redefine computing by 2026. We're seeking a Quantum Computing Researcher to develop breakthrough algorithms and hardware solutions that solve previously impossible problems. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, contributing to projects that will shape the next decade of technological advancement.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error-correction protocols to achieve fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead experimental quantum computing projects using superconducting qubits
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to improve qubit coherence times
- Publish research in leading quantum computing journals and conferences
- Secure funding through grant applications and industry partnerships
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum mechanics and computational theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum algorithm development (Shor's, Grover's, QAOA)
- Proficiency with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Strong background in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Publication record in Nature/Science or top-tier quantum conferences
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware systems