Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. As our Quantum Computing Research Lead, you'll architect next-gen algorithms and systems that redefine computational boundaries. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin lab, where innovation isn't just encouraged—it's engineered.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Lead cross-functional teams of physicists and software engineers in prototype development
- Secure $5M+ in research grants through compelling technical proposals
- Publish breakthrough findings in Nature/Science journals
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum error correction methodologies
- Establish industry partnerships with quantum hardware manufacturers
- Develop patent portfolios for quantum cryptography innovations
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Published research in quantum information theory
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum assembly languages
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems
- Strong background in topological quantum computing
- Demonstrated ability to secure federal research grants