Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological innovation as we pioneer quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries by 2026. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Researcher to develop next-generation algorithms and hardware prototypes in our state-of-the-art Austin facility. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to collaborate with Nobel laureates and publish breakthrough research in Science and Nature.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams on qubit architecture and control systems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims
- Secure $2M+ in government/industry research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems preferred