Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer breakthroughs in quantum computing for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Researcher to develop scalable quantum algorithms and contribute to next-generation computational systems. Collaborate with world-class scientists in our state-of-the-art Austin facility while pushing the boundaries of what's possible in quantum mechanics and machine learning integration.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware prototypes
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical machine learning frameworks
- Publish groundbreaking research in peer-reviewed journals
- Mentor junior researchers and cross-functional engineering teams
- Secure external funding through NSF and DoE grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Information Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Expertise in error correction and fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Demonstrated ability to translate theoretical concepts into experimental protocols