Job Description
Step into the future with Nexus Labs! We're pioneering quantum computing breakthroughs that will revolutionize 2026's technological landscape. As a Quantum Computing Researcher, you'll architect next-gen quantum algorithms and collaborate with Nobel laureates in our state-of-the-art Austin lab. Join us to solve humanity's most complex challenges—from climate modeling to drug discovery—and leave an indelible mark on the quantum frontier.
Your Impact: Design quantum circuits that outperform classical systems by 1000x, publish in Nature/Science journals, and mentor the next generation of quantum pioneers.
Responsibilities
- Develop novel quantum algorithms for cryptography and optimization
- Simulate quantum systems on supercomputers and prototype hardware
- Collaborate with hardware teams to mitigate quantum decoherence
- Lead open-source quantum framework contributions (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Secure $5M+ in DARPA/NSF grants for 2026 research initiatives
- Mentor PhD interns in quantum error correction techniques
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Proficiency in Qiskit, PyTorch Quantum, or Cirq frameworks
- Published research in IEEE/APS quantum journals
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware interfaces
- Expertise in quantum machine learning architectures
- Strong Python/C++ programming for quantum simulations