Job Description
Join NexGen Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer breakthroughs in quantum computing for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Researcher to develop scalable quantum algorithms and systems that will redefine computational paradigms. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, where your work will directly shape the next generation of AI, cryptography, and material science.
Why Join Us?
• Cutting-edge quantum research facilities
• Patent ownership and equity options
• Annual innovation retreats in Switzerland
• Flexible hybrid work with unlimited PTO
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware systems
- Publish 3+ peer-reviewed papers annually in Nature/Science journals
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Secure $1M+ in annual research grants from NSF/DARPA
- Collaborate with IBM/Microsoft quantum cloud teams
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant computing
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years experience with Qiskit/Cirq programming frameworks
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and decoherence mitigation
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience securing government research grants
- Proficiency in Python/C++ for quantum simulations