Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries from healthcare to finance. As a Quantum Computing Research Engineer, you'll design and implement next-generation quantum algorithms while collaborating with world-class physicists and software engineers in our state-of-the-art Austin facility.
What you'll achieve:
- Develop novel quantum error correction protocols for fault-tolerant systems
- Create hybrid quantum-classical machine learning models
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy benchmarks
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum software development
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms optimized for 2026-era hardware
- Collaborate with experimental teams to translate theoretical models into practical applications
- Develop quantum simulation frameworks for complex molecular systems
- Lead open-source quantum computing initiatives and contribute to Qiskit/PennyLane
- Secure $5M+ in government/private quantum research grants
- Present findings at premier conferences like IEEE Quantum Week
- Maintain compliance with NIST quantum security standards
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- Expertise in quantum circuit optimization and algorithm design
- Proficiency with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Published research in quantum error correction or quantum machine learning
- Experience with superconducting or ion-trap quantum systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Ability to secure research funding through grant writing
- Collaborative mindset with cross-disciplinary teams