Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution. We're pioneering breakthroughs in quantum computing that will redefine global industries. As a Quantum Computing Researcher, you'll develop next-generation algorithms and protocols to solve previously unsolvable problems in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources, including access to our 1000-qubit quantum processor and collaboration with Nobel Prize-winning physicists. This is your opportunity to shape the computational paradigm of tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quantum solutions with classical architectures
- Lead research initiatives in quantum machine learning applications
- Publish findings in top-tier scientific journals and present at international conferences
- Contribute to patent development for novel quantum computing methodologies
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum theory and experimental techniques
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (Master's with exceptional experience considered)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Deep understanding of quantum entanglement, superposition, and decoherence
- Publication record in quantum information science or related fields
- Experience with quantum hardware platforms (IBM Quantum, Rigetti, D-Wave)
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis