Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution. We're pioneering breakthroughs in quantum algorithms and error correction that will redefine computational boundaries. As a key member of our Quantum Research team, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to develop next-gen quantum systems that solve previously impossible problems. Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art cryogenic labs and dedicated quantum annealing infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum computing
- Lead experimental validation of quantum circuits on superconducting qubit platforms
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum gate performance
- Publish research in Nature/Science journals and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Secure $2M+ in DARPA/NSF quantum computing grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum programming frameworks
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing conferences/journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and topological qubit systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Experience with cryogenic quantum measurement systems