Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Researcher to develop next-generation algorithms and systems that will redefine computational boundaries. Our Austin-based team operates in a state-of-the-art facility with access to IBM Quantum and D-Wave systems. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to publish breakthrough research, collaborate with Nobel laureates, and shape the quantum future.
Why Nexus Labs?
Cutting-edge resources • Competitive equity package • Flexible work arrangements • Annual innovation retreats • Direct impact on global tech roadmap
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims using 100+ qubit systems
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum computing
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processors
- Publish 3-5 peer-reviewed papers annually in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $2M+ in government/industry research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Information Science
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum programming (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Published record in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Proficiency in high-performance computing environments
- Demonstrated ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical implementations
- Strong background in linear algebra, probability, and computational complexity
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems preferred