Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum algorithms for 2026-era applications in cryptography, AI, and material science. As a key member of our Austin-based research team, you'll develop next-gen quantum systems that will redefine technological boundaries. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in a state-of-the-art facility funded by NSF and DARPA grants. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the quantum landscape for the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for 2026-era applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy protocols
- Develop error mitigation techniques for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum circuit designs
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $2M+ in research grants for quantum initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum programming frameworks
- Published research in quantum information theory
- Experience with quantum hardware (IBM, Rigetti, IonQ)
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Ability to secure federal research funding