Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking visionary researchers to decode quantum algorithms and architect next-gen computational frameworks. Our Austin hub offers unparalleled resources, including a 500-qubit quantum processor and collaborative labs with MIT and Stanford partners. Work alongside Nobel laureates to solve humanity's most complex challenges in cryptography, AI optimization, and climate modeling.
Why Nexus Labs?
• Revolutionary quantum hardware access
• Publication-first research culture
• $10M annual R&D budget
• Hybrid work with quarterly innovation retreats
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for real-world applications
- Lead cross-functional R&D projects with cryptography and AI teams
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science)
- Develop error-correction protocols for scalable quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum circuit architectures
- Mentor junior researchers and PhD candidates
- Secure federal and private research grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum circuit design
- Published research in quantum error correction or cryptography
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and quantum simulation tools
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics