Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Engineer to develop groundbreaking algorithms and systems that will redefine computational boundaries. You'll collaborate with Nobel Prize-winning physicists and AI innovators in our state-of-the-art Austin research facility, working with quantum processors that operate at near-absolute zero temperatures. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to publish breakthrough research and shape the future of global technology infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization, cryptography, and machine learning applications
- Develop error-correction protocols for scalable quantum systems operating at millikelvin temperatures
- Lead cross-functional teams of physicists, software engineers, and domain specialists
- Author peer-reviewed publications and present findings at global quantum computing conferences
- Architect hybrid quantum-classical computing frameworks for enterprise clients
- Secure patents for novel quantum methodologies and hardware integration techniques
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of quantum research experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq) and simulation frameworks
- Published research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, IEEE) on quantum algorithms or hardware
- Expertise in cryogenic quantum system operation and quantum error correction codes
- Experience with machine learning frameworks integrated with quantum processors
- Strong track record of translating theoretical quantum models into practical implementations
- Security clearance for handling classified quantum defense projects