Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution as we pioneer breakthroughs in quantum computing for 2026 and beyond. Our Austin-based research hub combines cutting-edge hardware development with advanced algorithm design to solve humanity's most complex challenges. This role offers unparalleled opportunity to shape the quantum landscape while collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in a state-of-the-art facility with unlimited resources.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead cross-functional teams in quantum hardware-software integration
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Secure $10M+ in government and industry research grants
- Mentor PhD researchers in quantum information theory
- Collaborate with Intel, IBM, and NASA on quantum applications
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and qubit manipulation
- Proficiency in Python, Qiskit, and Cirq frameworks
- Published record in Nature/Science or IEEE journals
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence mitigation
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics