Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Researcher to develop next-gen algorithms and hardware prototypes that will redefine computational boundaries. Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art labs and collaborative spaces where your work will directly impact industries from healthcare to aerospace.
What You'll Experience:
- Collaborate with Nobel laureates and Turing Award winners
- Access to quantum annealing systems and cryogenic processors
- Competitive equity package and comprehensive benefits
- Participate in patent development and peer-reviewed publications
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to prototype quantum processors
- Lead research publications in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
- Translate theoretical models into practical industrial applications
- Secure research funding through NSF and DARPA proposals
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Published research in Nature/Science or equivalent journals
- Experience with superconducting qubit systems or trapped ions
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Proven track record of securing research grants
- US citizenship required for government contract compliance