Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum computing innovation. We're pioneering next-generation algorithms for 2026-era applications in cryptography, AI optimization, and material science. Our Austin-based team operates in a state-of-the-art facility with direct access to IBM Quantum and D-Wave systems. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and publish breakthrough research while shaping the quantum landscape.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for commercial applications
- Lead experiments on superconducting qubit systems
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum computing
- Collaborate with AI teams on quantum-machine learning integration
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier journals
- Secure $2M+ in research grants annually
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum programming experience
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent journals
- Proficiency with Qiskit, Cirq, or Q# frameworks
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence mechanisms
- Track record of securing government research grants
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware systems