Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Lead to architect next-gen algorithms and drive breakthroughs in computational science. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our Austin innovation hub, where cutting-edge R&D meets real-world application.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for cryptography optimization and machine learning acceleration
- Lead a cross-functional team of quantum physicists and software engineers
- Develop fault-tolerant quantum computing architectures for commercial deployment
- Secure $5M+ in research grants from NSF and DARPA initiatives
- Publish findings in Nature Physics and IEEE journals
- Partner with Fortune 500 companies to solve industry-specific quantum challenges
- Drive open-source quantum computing frameworks for global adoption
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science with 5+ years industry experience
- Proven track record publishing in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum programming frameworks
- Experience managing quantum hardware platforms (IBM Quantum, Rigetti, IonQ)
- Demonstrated ability to secure federal research grants
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and decoherence mitigation
- Strong background in NISQ-era algorithm development