Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation as we redefine computational boundaries for 2026. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Researcher to develop breakthrough algorithms and applications in our Austin R&D hub. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers to solve humanity's most complex challenges across cryptography, drug discovery, and climate modeling. Your work will directly shape the technological landscape of tomorrow in our state-of-the-art facility equipped with next-generation quantum processors.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for practical real-world applications
- Lead interdisciplinary research teams to bridge quantum theory and industry solutions
- Develop error-correction protocols for scalable quantum systems
- Publish findings in top-tier journals and present at global quantum conferences
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum circuit performance
- Secure patents for proprietary quantum methodologies and architectures
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years hands-on experience with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published research in quantum algorithms or quantum information theory
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant systems
- Strong background in linear algebra, quantum mechanics, and computational complexity
- Experience with cloud-based quantum computing platforms (IBM Quantum, Amazon Braket)
- Proven ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical implementations