Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum evolution. We're pioneering next-gen computing solutions that will redefine 2026's technological landscape. As a Quantum Computing Researcher, you'll architect breakthrough algorithms in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors. Your work will directly shape the future of cryptography, AI, and material science.
Why Nexus Labs? We offer equity packages, flexible R&D budgets, and access to IBM Quantum and D-Wave systems. Our Austin campus features on-site childcare, meditation pods, and a molecular gastronomy cafeteria.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing error-correction protocols
- Publish peer-reviewed research in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $1M+ in NSF grants for quantum initiatives
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Collaborate with hardware teams on qubit scalability
- Develop patentable quantum-resistant encryption methods
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or Q# frameworks
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Experience with superconducting or ion-trap qubits
- Strong background in linear algebra and probability theory
- Track record of securing government research grants
- Expertise in quantum error correction techniques