Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the frontier of computational revolution. As we approach 2026, quantum computing is poised to transform industries from cryptography to drug discovery. We seek visionary Quantum Computing Research Engineers to develop next-generation quantum algorithms and systems. You'll work in our state-of-the-art Austin facility alongside Nobel laureates and industry pioneers, pushing the boundaries of what's computationally possible. This is your opportunity to shape the technological landscape of the 2030s.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum processor architectures
- Lead research initiatives in quantum machine learning applications
- Author peer-reviewed publications and patent novel quantum methodologies
- Mentor junior researchers and cross-functional engineering teams
- Contribute to open-source quantum computing frameworks
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (Master's with exceptional experience)
- 3+ years of quantum algorithm development or quantum hardware experience
- Expertise in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Strong background in linear algebra, probability theory, and computational complexity
- Experience with superconducting or photonic quantum systems
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing conferences/journals
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and high-performance computing environments