Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological innovation as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Researcher to develop next-generation algorithms and hardware prototypes that will redefine computational boundaries. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, pushing the limits of quantum entanglement, error correction, and cryptographic applications.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation challenges
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware prototypes
- Collaborate with cryptography teams on post-quantum encryption standards
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and cross-functional engineering teams
- Secure $5M+ in government and private research grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum programming (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Publication record in Nature/Science or IEEE journals
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and low-level quantum hardware control
- Experience with superconducting or photonic quantum systems
- Demonstrated ability to secure federal research funding
- Security clearance (or ability to obtain)