Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation to solve humanity's most complex challenges by 2026. We're pioneering breakthroughs in quantum algorithms, error correction, and hardware scalability that will revolutionize cryptography, materials science, and AI. Our Austin-based research center offers unparalleled resources including 128-qubit quantum processors and collaboration with MIT/Caltech researchers. This role shapes the future of computational science through experimental validation and theoretical modeling.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error mitigation protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processors
- Lead cross-functional projects with AI and materials science divisions
- Publish high-impact research in Nature/Science journals
- Secure federal grants and partnerships (NSF/DOE)
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering
- 3+ years quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit/Cirq frameworks and Python
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Expertise in quantum error correction or variational algorithms
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems preferred