Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation. We're seeking visionary researchers to develop next-gen quantum algorithms and protocols that will redefine computing by 2026. As a key member of our Austin-based quantum research team, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
Our state-of-the-art facility offers unprecedented resources for quantum experimentation, including cryogenic systems and proprietary quantum simulators. This role provides unparalleled opportunities to publish groundbreaking research and shape the future of quantum technology.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Lead experimental quantum computing projects using superconducting qubit platforms
- Develop error correction protocols to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computation
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to optimize quantum system performance
- Publish peer-reviewed research and present findings at top-tier conferences
- Secure external funding through NSF and DARPA grant applications
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related quantum discipline
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, or Cirq)
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent quantum journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerance techniques
- Strong background in quantum information theory and many-body physics
- Experience with cryogenic quantum system maintenance