Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing breakthroughs for 2026. As Research Lead, you'll architect next-gen quantum algorithms while mentoring a world-class team in our state-of-the-art Austin facility. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and unparalleled R&D resources to transform theoretical physics into scalable commercial applications.
Responsibilities
- Lead quantum algorithm design for optimization problems in logistics and cryptography
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams on qubit coherence improvements
- Secure $5M+ annual research grants from DARPA and NSF
- Mentor PhD-level researchers in quantum information theory
- Publish 3+ peer-reviewed papers annually in Nature/Science journals
- Drive quantum cloud service architecture for enterprise clients
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics/Computer Science with 8+ years R&D
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing publications
- Expertise in Qiskit/Cirq frameworks and quantum circuit design
- Proven track record securing government research funding
- Strong background in quantum error correction techniques
- Experience mentoring postdoctoral researchers
- Proficiency in Python/C++ for quantum simulation environments