Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer the next generation of quantum computing systems. As a Quantum Computing Researcher, you'll architect breakthrough algorithms and hardware solutions that will define computing capabilities by 2026. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, where we're pushing the boundaries of what's possible in quantum supremacy, cryptography, and computational modeling.
We offer unparalleled resources, including access to 128-qubit quantum processors and a $500M research budget. Our Austin campus features on-site childcare, biometric labs, and a zero-gravity research chamber. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to reshape humanity's technological future.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead cross-functional teams in quantum hardware-software co-design
- Publish 3+ peer-reviewed papers annually in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $2M+ in annual research grants from DARPA and NSF
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Develop commercial applications for quantum machine learning
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum circuit design experience
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum assembly languages
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction methodologies
- Track record of securing federal research grants
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems and superconducting qubits
- Strong Python/C++ programming and Linux systems expertise