Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation as we pioneer the next frontier of computational technology. Our 2026 Initiative seeks a Quantum Computing Researcher to develop breakthrough algorithms and solve previously unsolvable problems in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin research facility, where your work will directly shape the technological landscape of tomorrow.
We offer unparalleled resources, including access to quantum annealing hardware and a $50M research budget. If you're driven to push the boundaries of human knowledge and contribute to solutions that will impact generations, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for complex optimization problems
- Lead cross-functional research teams in quantum error correction and coherence enhancement
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical computing frameworks for industrial applications
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and present at international conferences
- Collaborate with government agencies on quantum security protocols
- Mentor PhD researchers and drive quantum education initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (postdoc preferred)
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and quantum machine learning
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent journals
- Proficiency with quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, etc.)
- Experience with superconducting or ion-trap quantum systems
- Strong background in theoretical physics and computational complexity