Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum revolution. We're seeking a pioneering Quantum Computing Researcher to architect breakthrough systems that will redefine computational capabilities by 2026. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin facility. You'll develop quantum algorithms, error-correction protocols, and scalable hardware solutions that push beyond classical computing limits. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to publish in top-tier journals and patent transformative technologies.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization, cryptography, and machine learning applications
- Develop error-correction methodologies for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware prototypes at cryogenic temperatures
- Collaborate with semiconductor engineers to integrate quantum processors with classical systems
- Publish research in Nature/Science journals and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Secure $5M+ in quantum computing grants from NSF/DARPA
- Mentor PhD researchers in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering
- 3+ years hands-on experience with superconducting qubits or ion trap systems
- Publication record in Nature/Science/Physical Review X
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum circuit optimization frameworks
- Expertise in quantum error correction codes (surface, LDPC, etc.)
- Experience with cryogenic measurement systems below 10mK
- Demonstrated ability to secure federal research grants