Job Description
Shape the quantum computing landscape of 2026 at Nexus Frontier Labs. We're pioneering next-gen quantum algorithms that will redefine computational boundaries. Join our elite team of quantum physicists and software engineers in developing scalable quantum architectures for breakthrough applications in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin R&D center, where innovation isn't just encouraged—it's mandated.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum error correction protocols for fault-tolerant systems
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical computing frameworks for 2026-era applications
- Lead prototyping of quantum processors using superconducting and photonic technologies
- Create optimization algorithms leveraging quantum annealing principles
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum acceleration into machine learning pipelines
- Publish research in peer-reviewed journals and present at quantum computing conferences
- Mentor junior scientists in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years experience in quantum algorithm development
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Publication record in quantum computing or condensed matter physics
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems or photonic hardware
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Track record of translating theoretical concepts into practical implementations