Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. As our Quantum Computing Research Lead, you'll architect next-gen algorithms and hardware prototypes that will redefine computational boundaries. This role offers unparalleled opportunity to shape the future of AI, cryptography, and materials science while collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin research campus. We provide competitive equity packages, unlimited R&D budget, and flexible work arrangements to fuel your breakthrough innovations.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for machine learning optimization
- Lead cross-disciplinary teams in quantum hardware prototyping and testing
- Develop cryptographic frameworks for post-quantum security standards
- Secure $5M+ in federal and private research grants
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Mentor PhD researchers and quantum engineering fellows
- Drive commercialization of quantum solutions for Fortune 500 clients
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Strong background in error correction and decoherence mitigation
- Demonstrated success in securing government research funding
- Patents in quantum computing or advanced cryptography