Job Description
Join NexusLabs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer the next era of computing. As our Quantum Computing Research Lead, you'll architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond, transforming industries through quantum supremacy. We're seeking visionary innovators to redefine computational boundaries in our state-of-the-art Austin R&D center.
This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape quantum algorithms, lead cross-disciplinary teams, and publish groundbreaking research. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors while contributing to projects that will power the next generation of AI, cryptography, and materials science.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for complex computational challenges
- Lead a multidisciplinary team of physicists, engineers, and computer scientists
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Secure $5M+ in research grants through NIH/NSF proposals
- Publish top-tier papers in Nature/Science journals
- Partner with Fortune 500 companies for industrial quantum applications
- Maintain compliance with quantum security standards (NIST IR 8105)
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit)
- Published record in quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in quantum error correction techniques
- Strong track record of securing research funding
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems
- Active TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain