Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological revolution in 2026. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries, and we're seeking visionary Quantum Computing Engineers to architect the next generation of computational paradigms. This is your opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility alongside Nobel laureates and disrupt innovators, where your breakthroughs will directly impact global healthcare, climate modeling, and artificial intelligence advancement.
What you'll experience:
A culture of relentless innovation with 20% R&D time, equity participation in patent portfolios, and access to quantum simulators processing 10^15 operations/second. Our Austin campus features cryogenic labs, collaborative design studios, and a dedicated quantum ethics council.
Responsibilities
- Design and optimize quantum algorithms for error correction and scalability
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical computing architectures for enterprise applications
- Lead prototyping of qubit systems using superconducting and photonic platforms
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum machine learning models
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals and contribute to open-source quantum frameworks
- Mentor junior engineers in quantum circuit design and decoherence mitigation
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (MS with 5+ years experience)
- Expertise in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#) and circuit optimization
- Published research in quantum algorithms or quantum error correction
- Experience with cryogenic engineering or photonic quantum systems
- Strong background in linear algebra, quantum mechanics, and computational complexity
- Certification in quantum security protocols (e.g., NIST QKD standards)