Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing breakthroughs for 2026. We seek a Quantum Computing Research Engineer to develop scalable quantum algorithms and error-correction protocols that will redefine computational boundaries. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, pushing the limits of quantum supremacy while solving real-world problems in cryptography, materials science, and optimization.
This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the next generation of quantum technology through hands-on experimentation with cutting-edge hardware and software platforms. Our team operates at the intersection of theoretical physics and practical engineering, where your innovations could transform industries from pharmaceuticals to finance.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for NISQ-era hardware
- Develop quantum error correction codes and fault-tolerant architectures
- Lead experimental validation of quantum protocols on superconducting qubits
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to solve industry-specific quantum challenges
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Contribute to open-source quantum frameworks and SDK development
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum physics and computational theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and Qiskit/Cirq frameworks
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Published research in quantum error correction or algorithm optimization
- Proficiency with cryogenic systems and quantum control electronics
- Experience with high-performance computing clusters for quantum simulations