Job Description
Join Nexus Labs 2026 at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions that will redefine the next decade. We're seeking a visionary Research Lead to architect breakthrough quantum algorithms and drive our 2026 roadmap toward scalable quantum advantage. This role offers unparalleled opportunity to shape humanity's computational future in a state-of-the-art Austin facility.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for machine learning and cryptography applications
- Lead cross-functional teams of quantum physicists and software engineers
- Develop error-correction methodologies for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with academic institutions on quantum supremacy benchmarks
- Secure $15M+ in quantum research grants by 2026
- Architect quantum cloud infrastructure for enterprise clients
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top quantum computing journals
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 5+ years of quantum algorithm development experience
- Published research in Nature/Science or equivalent journals
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Proven grant-writing success for quantum research
- Experience with superconducting qubit systems
- Strong background in quantum error correction theory