Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution! We're pioneering next-gen computational paradigms that will redefine industries from AI to materials science. As our Quantum Computing Research Lead, you'll architect breakthrough systems while mentoring world-class scientists in our Austin-based state-of-the-art lab. This is your chance to shape the very fabric of tomorrow's technology landscape.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for 2026-era applications
- Lead cross-functional teams of physicists and software engineers
- Secure $5M+ in research grants from NSF and DARPA
- Publish groundbreaking findings in Nature Physics/Science
- Develop quantum error correction protocols for industrial-scale systems
- Collaborate with NASA and MIT on space-based quantum networks
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics/Computer Science or equivalent
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum circuit design experience
- Published research in top-tier quantum journals
- Expertise in superconducting qubit architectures
- Proven track record of securing federal research funding
- Proficiency in Qiskit/PennyLane frameworks
- Experience mentoring postdoctoral researchers