Job Description
Join Nexus 2026 Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026's most critical challenges. Our Austin-based team is developing next-gen quantum algorithms to solve problems in cryptography, drug discovery, and climate modeling. We offer a collaborative environment where your breakthrough ideas will shape humanity's technological future.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for practical applications
- Lead research in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum circuit performance
- Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences
- Secure external funding through NSF and DARPA proposals
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum specialization
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Publication record in quantum computing or quantum information
- Experience with superconducting or ion-trap quantum hardware