Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological innovation shaping 2026. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Researcher to develop next-generation algorithms that will redefine computational boundaries. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, where breakthroughs in quantum supremacy become reality. This role offers unparalleled resources to explore quantum cryptography, error correction, and quantum machine learning applications that will power tomorrow's digital infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for real-world applications
- Lead experiments on superconducting quantum processors at 10mK temperatures
- Develop error mitigation techniques for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum-classical hybrid models
- Publish research in top-tier journals and present at IEEE/APS conferences
- Secure patents for quantum encryption and communication protocols
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum computing platforms (IBM, Rigetti, D-Wave)
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or Q# programming frameworks
- Published research in quantum algorithms or quantum error correction
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence and noise modeling
- Experience with cryogenic quantum system engineering
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis
- Security clearance eligibility preferred