Job Description
Shape the future at Nexus Labs as we pioneer quantum computing breakthroughs for 2026. Join our elite research team developing next-gen quantum algorithms and hardware systems that will revolutionize cryptography, AI, and materials science. This role offers unparalleled opportunity to work alongside Nobel laureates in our state-of-the-art Austin facility.
We're seeking a visionary researcher to lead quantum optimization projects and publish groundbreaking research in top-tier journals. You'll collaborate with MIT and Stanford partners while contributing to our moonshot goal: achieving quantum advantage by 2026.
What Makes This Role Exceptional:
• Access to 128-qubit quantum processors and cryogenic systems
• $50M annual R&D budget with unlimited compute resources
• Patent ownership program with 100% IP rights retention
• Annual research retreat in Switzerland and Japan
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum circuits on superconducting platforms
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to co-design quantum processors
- Publish 2+ peer-reviewed papers annually in Nature/Science journals
- Mentor PhD researchers and secure government grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Publication record in top quantum computing conferences (QIP, etc.)
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum frameworks
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction codes
- Ability to secure DoE/NIST research funding