Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution. We're pioneering next-gen computational paradigms that will redefine industries. As a Quantum Computing Researcher, you'll architect breakthrough algorithms while collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors. Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art labs and unparalleled R&D resources.
Why Nexus Labs?
- Equity package with 4-year vesting
- $20k annual innovation stipend
- Patent profit-sharing program
- Flexible remote-first hybrid model
Responsibilities
- Develop novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum-resistant encryption
- Publish 2+ peer-reviewed papers annually in Nature/Science journals
- Design error-correction methodologies for fault-tolerant systems
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Secure $5M+ in DARPA/NIST research grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing/Physics/Computer Science
- 3+ years with superconducting qubit systems
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Expertise in Qiskit/Cirq programming frameworks
- Strong background in topological quantum field theory
- Active DOE QIS clearance eligibility
- Portfolio demonstrating quantum supremacy achievements