Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. Our Austin-based research hub is developing breakthrough quantum algorithms that will redefine industries from pharmaceuticals to cryptography. We seek visionary scientists to accelerate our mission of creating commercially viable quantum systems within the next decade.
This role offers unparalleled resources including IBM Quantum System One access, NVIDIA H100 GPU clusters, and collaboration with MIT and Stanford research partners. You'll lead experiments in quantum error correction, hybrid quantum-classical workflows, and scalable qubit architectures.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation challenges
- Lead experimental validation of quantum error correction protocols
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical machine learning frameworks
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize qubit connectivity and coherence
- Publish research in Nature/Science journals and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Secure $5M+ in DARPA/NIST quantum computing grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum circuit development using Qiskit/Cirq
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and quantum simulation tools
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum systems
- Demonstrated ability to secure federal research funding
- Deep understanding of quantum complexity classes (BQP, QMA)