Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum revolution as we pioneer next-generation computational systems for 2026. Our Austin-based team is seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Researcher to develop scalable quantum algorithms and error correction protocols. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in state-of-the-art facilities, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in quantum information science. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the technological landscape of the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Develop error mitigation techniques for NISQ-era quantum processors
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy protocols using IBM and Google quantum hardware
- Author peer-reviewed publications and patentable quantum computing methodologies
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
- Collaborate with aerospace partners to develop quantum-resistant encryption systems
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum programming experience (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing journals (Nature Quantum, PRL)
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Proficiency in high-performance computing environments
- Experience with quantum hardware integration (IBM Q, Rigetti, IonQ)
- Strong background in quantum information theory and complexity classes