Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation to redefine computational boundaries in 2026. We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography and fault-tolerant computing for next-gen AI systems. As a key member of our Austin-based research team, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and develop algorithms that will shape humanity's technological future. Our state-of-the-art lab offers unparalleled resources for breakthrough research, with flexible hybrid work arrangements and comprehensive benefits including equity and sabbatical programs.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for cryptography and optimization problems
- Lead experiments on quantum hardware systems including superconducting qubits and trapped ions
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum computing
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum machine learning models
- Publish peer-reviewed research and present findings at international conferences
- Secure patents for novel quantum methodologies and systems
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum programming experience with Qiskit or Cirq
- Deep understanding of quantum information theory and quantum error correction
- Published research in quantum algorithms or quantum cryptography
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and quantum circuit optimization
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems or quantum annealing