Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries and solve humanity's grandest challenges. As a Quantum Computing Researcher, you'll work in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to develop fault-tolerant quantum algorithms.
We offer unparalleled resources including access to IBM Quantum and D-Wave systems, competitive equity packages, and flexible hybrid work arrangements. Your research will directly impact breakthroughs in drug discovery, climate modeling, and materials science. If you're driven to shape the future of computation, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to improve qubit coherence times
- Publish research in Nature/Science and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Mentor junior researchers and lead quantum computing workshops
- Secure NSF and DARPA research grants
- Contribute to open-source quantum computing frameworks
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or Q# programming
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction techniques
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics