Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological innovation as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking visionary researchers to develop next-generation quantum algorithms and hardware integration protocols. Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art laboratories and collaborative spaces where you'll work alongside Nobel Prize-winning physicists and industry disruptors. This role offers competitive equity packages and flexible hybrid work arrangements.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for real-world applications in cryptography and AI
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize qubit stability and error correction
- Publish peer-reviewed research in leading scientific journals
- Lead cross-functional projects with machine learning and cybersecurity divisions
- Mentor junior researchers and contribute to patent development
- Present findings at international quantum computing conferences
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum programming frameworks
- Publication record in Nature/Science or IEEE journals
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence mitigation techniques
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum systems