Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Research Lead to drive breakthroughs in quantum algorithms and scalable hardware. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the future of computation while working alongside Nobel Prize-winning physicists in our state-of-the-art Austin facility.
Why Nexus Labs? We offer equity grants, unlimited PTO, and a $20,000 annual innovation budget for personal research projects. Our Austin campus features a quantum observatory and on-site cryogenic labs.
Responsibilities
- Lead a multidisciplinary team of quantum physicists and software engineers
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to develop scalable qubit architectures
- Publish 2+ peer-reviewed papers annually in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $5M+ in government and private research grants
- Develop quantum-resistant cybersecurity protocols for 2026 infrastructure
- Mentor PhD candidates through our Quantum Fellowship Program
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of quantum computing research experience
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Experience securing federal research grants (NSF/DOE)
- Strong track record of leading technical teams