Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we architect quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role demands a visionary leader to design next-gen quantum systems that will redefine computational paradigms. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in cryptography, material science, and artificial intelligence. We offer equity, unlimited PTO, and a $20k annual innovation stipend for personal R&D projects.
Responsibilities
- Design scalable quantum circuit architectures for enterprise applications
- Lead cross-disciplinary teams in quantum algorithm optimization
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Partner with NASA and DARPA on quantum-resistant security frameworks
- Prototype quantum machine learning pipelines for 2026 deployment
- Secure patents in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics/Computer Science with 5+ years industry experience
- Published research in Nature/Science on quantum entanglement or superconductivity
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum assembly languages
- Proven track record of scaling quantum systems beyond 100 qubits
- Familiarity with quantum annealing hardware (D-Wave, Rigetti)
- Strong background in topological quantum computing
- Security clearance eligibility preferred