Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation as we shape the technological landscape of 2026. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Researcher to develop breakthrough algorithms and protocols that will redefine computational capabilities. You'll collaborate with Nobel Prize-winning scientists in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, working on quantum supremacy projects that will solve previously impossible challenges in cryptography, material science, and artificial intelligence.
This role offers unparalleled resourcesâincluding access to our 128-qubit quantum processorâand the opportunity to publish groundbreaking research in leading journals. If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of human knowledge and building the computational infrastructure of tomorrow, we invite you to apply.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error correction protocols to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computation
- Lead cross-functional research teams in quantum hardware-software integration
- Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences
- Collaborate with industry partners to develop practical quantum applications
- Secure external research funding through NSF and DoD grants
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related quantum field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and quantum error correction
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Proficiency with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Demonstrated ability to secure competitive research funding
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum systems