Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. Our Austin-based research facility seeks a visionary Quantum Computing Researcher to develop next-generation quantum algorithms and hardware integration protocols. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in an environment where theoretical physics meets practical application. This role offers unparalleled resources, including access to our 512-qubit quantum annealer and partnership with NASA's quantum research initiatives. If you're driven to solve humanity's most complex computational challenges, this is your opportunity to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for cryptography optimization
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate quantum processors
- Lead research on quantum machine learning applications
- Publish breakthrough findings in Nature Physics/Science journals
- Secure $5M+ in DARPA/NASA research grants
- Mentor postdoctoral fellows in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics/Computer Science or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Published research in quantum error correction or cryptography
- Proficiency in Qiskit/Quil/Cirq programming frameworks
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware systems
- Demonstrated grant writing success for federal agencies
- Strong background in topological quantum computing
- Active contributor to open-source quantum projects