Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum computing innovation as we shape the technological landscape of 2026. We're seeking visionary Quantum Computing Researchers to develop next-generation algorithms and hardware solutions that will redefine computational boundaries. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, working on projects that could revolutionize cryptography, AI, and material science.
Our Austin campus features a 10,000 sq ft quantum lab with dilution refrigerators and ion trap systems. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and continuous learning stipends. Help us build the quantum future.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for error correction and optimization
- Develop novel quantum hardware architectures using superconducting qubits
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum applications
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Secure $2M+ in research grants from NSF and DARPA
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
- Collaborate with industry partners on commercial quantum solutions
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (postdoc preferred)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and quantum error correction
- Proficiency with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Strong publication record in quantum information science
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems
- Proven ability to secure federal research funding
- Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences