Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Researcher to develop next-generation algorithms and architectures that will redefine computational boundaries. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, where your work will directly shape the future of AI, cryptography, and material science.
Enjoy competitive equity packages, flexible research budgets, and unparalleled professional development opportunities. Our interdisciplinary teams blend quantum physics, machine learning, and ethical AI frameworks to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware prototypes
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical computing frameworks
- Collaborate with cryptography teams on quantum-resistant security protocols
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier journals
- Mentor junior researchers and cross-functional engineering teams
- Secure government and private research grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum programming frameworks
- Publication record in Nature/Science or IEEE journals
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction techniques
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and high-performance computing
- Experience with quantum hardware platforms (IBM, Rigetti, IonQ)
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics