Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing applications for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Researcher to develop next-gen algorithms and solve previously unsolvable computational challenges. Work alongside Nobel Prize-winning scientists in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, where your breakthroughs will shape industries from pharmaceuticals to artificial intelligence. Enjoy competitive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to publish groundbreaking research in top-tier journals.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to develop error-corrected qubit systems
- Lead research initiatives in quantum machine learning applications
- Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and secure federal research grants
- Develop quantum security protocols for post-quantum cryptography
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Publication record in quantum computing or related fields
- Experience with superconducting or photonic quantum systems
- Ability to secure competitive research funding