Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing applications for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a brilliant Quantum Computing Researcher to develop next-gen algorithms and solve previously impossible computational challenges. In this role, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to build the foundation of tomorrow's digital landscape.
We offer cutting-edge lab facilities, unlimited research budget, and equity in a pre-IPO unicorn. Our Austin campus features on-site childcare, meditation pods, and a rooftop quantum garden where you can brainstorm while observing qubit stability tests. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to rewrite the rules of computation.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for cryptography, optimization, and machine learning applications
- Lead cross-functional teams in translating theoretical quantum models into practical hardware implementations
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Develop error-correction protocols to achieve fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to optimize qubit coherence times and gate fidelities
- Mentor PhD candidates and interns in quantum information theory
- Secure $5M+ in DARPA/NASA research grants for quantum initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science from Tier-1 institution
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with superconducting qubits or ion trap systems
- Published research in quantum error correction or topological quantum computing
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum programming frameworks
- Deep understanding of quantum entanglement and decoherence phenomena
- Experience securing federal research grants or corporate R&D funding
- Portfolio of open-source quantum contributions (GitHub, Kaggle Quantum)