Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of the 2026 quantum computing revolution. We're pioneering the next generation of quantum algorithms and hardware that will redefine global technology landscapes. As a key member of our elite research team, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to solve humanity's most complex challenges—from drug discovery to climate modeling. Our Austin hub offers cutting-edge labs, competitive benefits, and unparalleled opportunities to shape the future of computation.
Why Nexus Quantum Labs? We're not just preparing for 2026—we're building it today. With $500M+ in funding and partnerships with NASA, IBM, and MIT, our researchers publish 3x more breakthrough papers than industry peers. Your work will directly contribute to quantum supremacy milestones scheduled for 2026.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms targeting 2026 hardware capabilities
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy protocols on proprietary quantum processors
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Publish top-tier research in Nature/Science journals and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Secure $2M+ in annual R&D funding through DOE/NASA grant applications
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
- Develop quantum machine learning frameworks for 2026-era data challenges
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development on real hardware
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum programming frameworks
- Published work in peer-reviewed quantum computing journals
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and quantum error correction techniques
- Experience with superconducting or ion-trap quantum systems
- Strong track record of securing government or industry research grants
- Deep understanding of NISQ-era limitations and 2026 roadmap targets