Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the bleeding edge of technological evolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries by 2026. As a Quantum Computing Researcher, you'll work in our state-of-the-art Austin facility to develop scalable quantum algorithms and error-correction protocols that address real-world challenges in cryptography, material science, and AI optimization.
Our team combines Nobel laureates with next-generation innovators in a collaborative environment where breakthrough ideas become reality. You'll have access to IBM Quantum and D-Wave systems, collaborate with MIT and Stanford research partners, and contribute to projects funded by the NSF and DARPA.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop quantum error correction codes for fault-tolerant systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to prototype quantum circuits
- Lead research initiatives in quantum machine learning applications
- Publish findings in Nature Physics and IEEE journals
- Secure $1M+ in research grants from government/private entities
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum programming frameworks
- Published research in quantum algorithms or quantum error correction
- Deep understanding of quantum entanglement and superposition principles
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory