Job Description
Shape the quantum frontier with Nexus Quantum Labs! We're pioneering 2026's next-gen computing paradigm and seek a visionary Research Lead to drive breakthroughs in quantum algorithms, error correction, and hardware-software integration. Join our Austin hub where Nobel laureates and MIT alumni collaborate to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
Our lab offers:
- $20M R&D budget with access to IBM Quantum One and D-Wave systems
- Collaborative partnerships with NASA, MIT, and CERN
- Equity package + 100% tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees
Responsibilities
- Architect quantum algorithms for cryptography optimization and drug discovery
- Lead cross-functional teams of physicists, engineers, and data scientists
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Secure $5M+ in government grants (NSF/DoE) and industry partnerships
- Publish top-tier research in Nature Physics and IEEE journals
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum machine learning applications
- Drive commercialization of quantum-resistant encryption solutions
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (required)
- 5+ years experience with quantum circuit design (Qiskit/Cirq)
- Published research in quantum error correction or topological qubits
- Expertise in superconducting qubit manipulation or photon-based systems
- Track record of securing DoE/NSF quantum grants
- Proficiency in Python/C++ with low-level hardware optimization
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence and entanglement