Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological revolution! We're pioneering the next generation of quantum computing systems that will redefine industries by 2026. As a Quantum Computing Research Engineer, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art cryogenic labs and 24/7 quantum annealing resources. We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited R&D budgets, and the opportunity to publish breakthrough research in Science and Nature.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum error correction algorithms for fault-tolerant systems
- Develop novel quantum annealing protocols for optimization problems
- Collaborate with materials science team to engineer scalable qubit architectures
- Lead cross-functional prototyping of quantum-classical hybrid systems
- Publish peer-reviewed research and contribute to open-source quantum frameworks
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
- Secure $5M+ in quantum computing grants annually
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Electrical Engineering
- 3+ years experience with superconducting qubit manipulation
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or Q# programming environments
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence mitigation techniques
- Experience with cryogenic engineering and dilution refrigerators
- Strong background in linear algebra and topological quantum computing
- US citizenship required for government contract compliance