Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Researcher to develop next-generation algorithms and protocols that will redefine computational boundaries. Our Austin-based team operates in state-of-the-art facilities where innovation meets real-world application. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the future of quantum technology while collaborating with Nobel Prize-winning physicists and MIT-trained engineers.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for cryptography optimization and machine learning acceleration
- Lead experimental validation of quantum circuits on superconducting and photonic platforms
- Collaborate with hardware teams to mitigate quantum decoherence challenges
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical frameworks for enterprise applications
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature Physics and IEEE journals
- Secure $5M+ in DARPA and NSF grant funding
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum circuit optimization
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Experience with cryogenic quantum processor interfaces
- Expertise in quantum error correction codes (surface, topological)
- Deep understanding of quantum entanglement protocols
- Track record of translating theory to practical implementations