Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum computing innovation. We're pioneering next-gen algorithms to solve humanity's most complex challenges in cryptography, drug discovery, and climate modeling. As a Quantum Computing Researcher, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and disrupt the boundaries of computational possibility. Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art quantum processors and offers unparalleled resources for groundbreaking research.
We offer competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and opportunities to publish in leading journals. Shape the technological landscape of 2026 and beyond with us.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop error mitigation techniques for quantum hardware scalability
- Collaborate with hardware teams to improve qubit coherence times
- Publish research in Nature/Science journals and present at conferences
- Lead cross-functional projects with AI and materials science teams
- Secure government and private research grants
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum programming best practices
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related quantum field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Published research in quantum information science
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction protocols
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis
- Ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical implementations