Job Description
Shape the future of computational technology at Nexus Labs as we pioneer quantum solutions for 2026 and beyond. Join our elite research team in Austin, Texas, where you'll develop next-generation quantum algorithms and architectures to solve humanity's most complex challenges. We offer cutting-edge facilities, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to work alongside Nobel laureates in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization, cryptography, and machine learning applications
- Develop error-correction techniques for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead experimental quantum computing projects using superconducting and photonic platforms
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processors with 100+ qubits
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and present at international conferences
- Secure $1M+ in research funding through NSF and DARPA proposals
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering with quantum focus
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum algorithms (QAOA, VQE, Shor's algorithm)
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Strong publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems or photonic networks
- Track record of securing government research grants