Job Description
Shape the technological frontier of 2026. Nexus Labs seeks a pioneering Quantum Computing Researcher to develop next-generation quantum algorithms and hardware solutions. Join our Austin-based team at the intersection of physics, computer science, and innovation to solve humanity's most complex challenges. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in a state-of-the-art facility pushing quantum commercialization boundaries.
We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited R&D budget, and flexible hybrid work arrangements. Your breakthroughs will power breakthroughs in cryptography, drug discovery, and climate modeling – directly impacting the 2026 technological landscape.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop quantum error correction protocols for fault-tolerant systems
- Lead hardware-software co-design initiatives with quantum hardware teams
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top quantum computing journals
- Secure $2M+ in annual research grants from government/private entities
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
- Contribute to quantum cybersecurity frameworks for 2026 infrastructure
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency with quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published research in quantum error correction or topological qubits
- Experience with quantum hardware platforms (IBM Quantum, Rigetti, IonQ)
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Track record of securing competitive research grants
- Expertise in quantum machine learning frameworks