Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine 2026's digital landscape. As our Quantum Computing Research Lead, you'll architect breakthrough algorithms and lead a world-class team to solve humanity's most complex challenges. Shape the future of artificial intelligence, cryptography, and computational science in our state-of-the-art Austin facility.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for practical 2026-era applications
- Lead cross-disciplinary research teams in quantum hardware/software integration
- Develop fault-tolerant quantum computing protocols for enterprise deployment
- Collaborate with Fortune 500 partners on quantum-optimized AI solutions
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Secure $5M+ in quantum research grants and partnerships
- Mentor next-generation quantum engineers through our 2026 Fellowship Program
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Published research in Nature/Science on quantum computational theory
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum frameworks
- Proven track record leading R&D teams with $10M+ budgets
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and decoherence mitigation
- Strong industry connections with quantum hardware manufacturers