Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering breakthroughs in quantum algorithms and error correction that will redefine 2026's technological landscape. Our Austin-based R&D hub combines cutting-edge hardware with world-class theoretical physics to solve problems once deemed impossible.
This role offers unparalleled opportunity to shape the next generation of quantum-resistant cryptography and accelerate drug discovery simulations. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT alumni in an environment where 15-hour workweeks are replaced by 15-minute breakthroughs.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum error correction protocols for fault-tolerant systems
- Develop novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum processors at 4K+ qubit scale
- Publish peer-reviewed research in Nature/Science journals with 90% acceptance rate
- Secure $2M+ in DARPA/NASA grants for quantum supremacy projects
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Collaborate with IBM/Google quantum hardware teams on standardization
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or equivalent with 3+ years industry experience
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing conferences (QIP, TQC)
- Expertise in Qiskit/Cirq frameworks with 100+ quantum circuits deployed
- Proficiency in tensor networks and quantum simulation techniques
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware integration
- Strong background in topological quantum field theories
- Security clearance eligibility for government-funded projects
- Portfolio demonstrating quantum algorithm implementations