Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation as we pioneer breakthroughs for the 2026 technological revolution. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Researcher to develop scalable algorithms and hardware solutions that will redefine computing paradigms. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, leveraging $50M in quantum infrastructure to solve previously unsolvable challenges in cryptography, material science, and AI optimization.
What you'll achieve: Lead quantum algorithm development for next-gen processors, publish in top-tier journals, and shape industry standards for post-classical computing. This is your chance to build the computational foundation for humanity's next great leap.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to translate theoretical models into practical implementations
- Lead research initiatives targeting 2026 quantum advantage milestones
- Secure federal and private research funding through grant proposals
- Mentor postdoctoral researchers and PhD candidates
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent peer-reviewed journals
- Proficiency with quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Demonstrated success in quantum error correction research
- Security clearance eligibility (for government contracts)