Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation. We're seeking visionary Quantum Computing Researchers to decode tomorrow's computational paradigms. Shape the next generation of quantum algorithms and drive breakthroughs in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization. Work alongside Nobel laureates in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, where theory meets tangible reality.
Why Nexus Labs? We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited R&D budgets, and exclusive access to IBM Quantum and D-Wave systems. Our cross-disciplinary teams blend physicists, computer scientists, and engineers to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for scalable quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to translate theoretical models into practical applications
- Lead research publications in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, etc.)
- Mentor junior researchers and secure government/industry grants
- Partner with Fortune 500 clients to solve real-world quantum challenges
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Published research in quantum information science
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis