Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking an elite Quantum Computing Researcher to develop groundbreaking algorithms and protocols that will redefine computational boundaries. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, leveraging $50M+ in cutting-edge infrastructure. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the next generation of quantum applications.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation challenges
- Lead fault-tolerant quantum system development with superconducting qubits
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals (Nature/Science/QIP)
- Collaborate with hardware teams to bridge theoretical and practical quantum computing
- Mentor PhD researchers in quantum complexity theory and error correction
- Secure $2M+ in NSF/DoE quantum research grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science with 5+ years research experience
- Published author in quantum information theory or topological quantum computing
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum circuit optimization frameworks
- Proficiency in Python/C++ with quantum simulation libraries
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems or quantum error correction
- Track record of translating theoretical models to experimental prototypes