Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution. We're pioneering next-gen computing solutions that will redefine global industries. As a Quantum Computing Researcher, you'll develop breakthrough algorithms and hardware prototypes to solve previously impossible computational challenges. Our Austin headquarters features state-of-the-art labs and collaborative spaces where your innovations will shape tomorrow's technology landscape. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to present findings at premier international conferences.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error correction techniques for scalable quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to improve qubit coherence and gate fidelity
- Publish research in leading journals and present at industry conferences
- Lead cross-functional projects with AI and materials science teams
- Mentor junior researchers and drive quantum computing education initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Expertise in quantum mechanics and quantum information theory
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex systems analysis
- 3+ years of quantum computing research or industry experience
- Published record in peer-reviewed quantum computing publications
- Experience with superconducting or photonic quantum systems