Job Description
Shape the technological landscape of 2026 at Nexus Future Labs! We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Lead to pioneer breakthroughs that will redefine industries. Join our elite team in Austin, Texas, where innovation meets impact. You'll lead cutting-edge quantum algorithm development, collaborate with Nobel laureates, and deploy solutions for healthcare, climate modeling, and cryptography. This is your chance to build the future today in our state-of-the-art research facility.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for 2026-era computational challenges
- Lead cross-functional teams of physicists and software engineers
- Develop error-correction protocols for quantum supremacy applications
- Secure $5M+ in research grants from NSF and DARPA
- Publish findings in Nature Quantum and IEEE journals
- Partner with Fortune 100 companies for real-world quantum deployment
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Deep understanding of quantum entanglement and decoherence
- Track record of securing government research funding
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems
- Strong Python/C++ programming skills