Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer breakthroughs in quantum computing. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Researcher to develop scalable quantum algorithms and contribute to our 2026 roadmap for quantum supremacy. Work with state-of-the-art hardware in our Austin R&D facility and collaborate with Nobel laureates on projects that will redefine computational boundaries.
Why Nexus Labs? We offer competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and access to our $50M quantum research fund. Your work will directly impact industries from pharmaceuticals to cryptography.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation
- Collaborate with hardware teams to develop error-correction protocols
- Lead research publications in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Translate theoretical models into practical quantum applications
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum physics principles
- Contribute to patent development for quantum IP portfolio
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency with Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Publication record in quantum information science
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence and error correction
- Experience with NISQ hardware platforms (IBM, Rigetti, IonQ)
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis