Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution! We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine 2026's technological landscape. As a Quantum Computing Researcher, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and AI visionaries in our Austin R&D hub. Our state-of-the-art facility offers unparalleled resources to develop breakthrough quantum solutions for cryptography, drug discovery, and climate modeling.
We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited learning stipends, and flexible hybrid work arrangements. Shape the future where quantum mechanics meets machine intelligence.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for real-world applications
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum-classical hybrid systems
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum processors
- Collaborate with government agencies on quantum security frameworks
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum computing best practices
- Secure research grants from NSF and DARPA initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum circuit design experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum SDKs
- Published research in quantum error correction or topological qubits
- Expertise in high-performance computing architectures
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience with quantum hardware (e.g., IBM Quantum, Rigetti)
- Security clearance eligibility preferred