Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries worldwide. As a Quantum Computing Researcher, you'll develop next-gen algorithms and hardware prototypes in our state-of-the-art Austin facility. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to solve humanity's most complex challenges. What you'll achieve: Architect scalable quantum systems, publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science, and secure patents that shape the post-classical computing era.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum processors
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum hardware
- Secure $5M+ in federal research grants
- Author 3+ peer-reviewed publications annually
- Advise Fortune 500 clients on quantum integration strategies
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics/Computer Science or equivalent experience
- 2+ years hands-on quantum computing research
- Proficiency in Qiskit/Quil programming frameworks
- Publication record in top-tier journals (Nature/Science/IEEE)
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Security clearance eligibility preferred