Job Description
Shape the future of computation at Nexus Labs! We're pioneering quantum solutions for 2026's most complex challenges. As a Quantum Computing Researcher, you'll develop breakthrough algorithms and hardware prototypes that will redefine industries. Join our cross-disciplinary team where cutting-edge physics meets AI-driven innovation in a state-of-the-art Austin facility.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization, cryptography, and machine learning
- Collaborate on quantum hardware development using superconducting qubits and photonic systems
- Lead research projects addressing quantum error correction and scalability challenges
- Publish findings in top-tier journals and present at international quantum conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and contribute to patent development
- Partner with industry leaders to solve real-world quantum computing problems
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum focus
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency with quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Strong background in linear algebra, quantum mechanics, and computational theory
- Publication record in quantum computing or adjacent fields
- Experience with cryogenic systems and quantum control electronics
- Ability to translate complex concepts into actionable technical strategies