Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. Our Austin-based R&D hub seeks visionary quantum computing research scientists to develop next-gen algorithms and hardware architectures. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in a state-of-the-art facility powered by quantum-optimized infrastructure. We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited research budgets, and the opportunity to shape humanity's computational future.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead experimental quantum hardware validation using superconducting qubits
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $5M+ in DARPA/NASA research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computational Mathematics
- 3+ years of quantum algorithm development experience
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum circuit simulation tools
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction codes
- Strong background in condensed matter physics