Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution! We're pioneering quantum solutions that will redefine industries by 2026. As our Research Lead, you'll architect breakthrough quantum algorithms while mentoring a world-class team in our Austin R&D hub. Enjoy cutting-edge resources, flexible work arrangements, and equity in a venture-backed scaling unicorn.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and cryptography applications
- Lead a 12-person research team in developing fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with IBM, Google, and MIT on quantum cloud integration projects
- Secure $5M+ in government and private research grants annually
- Publish 3+ high-impact papers in Nature/Science journals per year
- Develop commercial quantum applications for finance and logistics sectors
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum circuit optimization
- Strong background in quantum error correction protocols
- Experience managing R&D teams with $2M+ budgets