Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation as we architect the computational landscape of 2026. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will revolutionize cryptography, material science, and AI optimization. As a key member of our Austin-based research team, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers to develop breakthrough quantum systems.
Our state-of-the-art facility offers unparalleled resources for quantum experimentation, including 256-qubit processors and cryogenic computing environments. We provide competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and dedicated R&D budgets for your most ambitious projects.
Shape the future of technology with us and contribute to quantum solutions that will define the next decade of human progress.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for complex optimization problems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims across multiple domains
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum computing systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processors and control systems
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory and experimental techniques
- Secure competitive research grants and industry partnerships
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Demonstrated expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Publication record in quantum computing or related fields
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems or superconducting qubits preferred