Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. As our Quantum Computing Research Lead, you'll architect breakthrough algorithms that will redefine computational boundaries. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, where we're building the next generation of quantum processors. Your work will directly impact fields from climate modeling to drug discovery, positioning humanity for a quantum-powered future.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for complex problem-solving
- Lead cross-functional teams of physicists, engineers, and software developers
- Drive quantum hardware-software co-design optimization
- Secure $10M+ in research grants from NSF and DARPA
- Develop error-correction frameworks for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Publish in Nature/Science and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 5+ years of quantum algorithm development experience
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Proven track record of securing federal research funding
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction protocols
- Experience with superconducting and trapped-ion qubits