Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine industries by 2026. As a Senior Quantum Computing Engineer, you'll architect next-gen systems that solve previously impossible problems in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization. Our Austin hub offers state-of-the-art laboratories and collaborative spaces where your innovations will shape tomorrow's technological landscape.
We provide competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and dedicated R&D budgets for cutting-edge projects. Your work will directly impact our roadmap for achieving quantum advantage in commercial applications.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for real-world optimization problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quantum solutions into classical architectures
- Lead research initiatives in quantum machine learning applications
- Document quantum protocols and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals
- Mentor junior engineers in quantum programming best practices
- Drive prototyping of quantum hardware-software interfaces
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (MS with exceptional experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum programming with Qiskit, Cirq, or similar frameworks
- Expertise in linear algebra, complex probability distributions, and quantum entanglement
- Proven track record of optimizing quantum circuits for NISQ-era hardware
- Experience with cloud quantum platforms (IBM Quantum, Azure Quantum, AWS Braket)
- Strong background in high-performance computing and parallel processing
- Published research in quantum computing or quantum information theory