Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for Fortune 500 clients. This role demands a visionary leader to architect next-gen quantum systems that redefine computational boundaries. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our Austin R&D hub, leveraging $50M in cutting-edge infrastructure. Our culture combines Silicon Valley agility with Texas innovation, offering equity, unlimited PTO, and sabbaticals for breakthrough research.
Responsibilities
- Design scalable quantum algorithms for enterprise-scale optimization problems
- Lead cross-functional teams of physicists and software engineers in quantum circuit development
- Architect hybrid quantum-classical computing frameworks for real-world applications
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier journals and industry whitepapers
- Secure $5M+ in research grants through NIH/DARPA partnerships
- Mentor postdoctoral fellows in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (MS + 8 years experience considered)
- Proven expertise in quantum circuit design and quantum machine learning
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent tier journals
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum programming frameworks
- Experience with superconducting qubit architectures or topological quantum computing
- Strong background in linear algebra, probability, and computational complexity
- Demonstrated ability to secure federal research grants
- Security clearance eligibility preferred