Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing applications for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Researcher to develop groundbreaking algorithms and hardware solutions that will redefine computational boundaries. Our Austin-based innovation hub offers state-of-the-art facilities and unparalleled collaboration with MIT and Stanford research partners. If you're passionate about solving humanity's most complex challenges through quantum mechanics, this is your chance to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Lead prototyping of superconducting qubit systems in cryogenic environments
- Collaborate with AI teams to develop quantum-enhanced machine learning models
- Publish research in Nature/Science journals and present at IEEE conferences
- Secure $5M+ in DARPA/NASA grants for quantum computing initiatives
- Mentor PhD researchers in quantum error correction techniques
- Develop patentable intellectual property for quantum-resistant cryptography
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with superconducting qubit manipulation
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum circuit design frameworks
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Demonstrated success securing federal research grants
- Strong background in topological quantum computing theory
- Experience with cryogenic measurement systems below 20mK