Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum computing innovation to build the technological backbone of 2026. We're pioneering fault-tolerant quantum systems that will revolutionize cryptography, drug discovery, and AI optimization. As a key member of our research team, 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 cloud infrastructure. We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited R&D budgets, and flexible hybrid work arrangements. This role directly contributes to our Project 2026 initiative to achieve quantum advantage by the end of the decade.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for practical industrial applications
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum error correction protocols
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and industry whitepapers
- Optimize quantum circuits for next-generation hardware architectures
- Collaborate with hardware teams to define quantum processor specifications
- Develop quantum machine learning frameworks for enterprise clients
- Present findings at international quantum computing conferences
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Expertise in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Publication record in quantum information science
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum systems
- Ability to translate complex quantum concepts for technical and non-technical stakeholders