Job Description
Shape the future as Quantum Computing Research Lead at Nexus Future Labs, where innovation meets impact. We're pioneering quantum algorithms to solve humanity's most complex challenges in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization. Join our interdisciplinary team of world-class scientists and engineers working at the bleeding edge of computational physics.
Why Nexus Future Labs? We offer unparalleled resources including IBM Quantum System One access, NVIDIA H100 GPU clusters, and collaboration with MIT's Quantum Engineering Center. Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art labs with 24/7 security and zero-latency quantum networks.
Responsibilities
- Lead quantum algorithm development for practical industrial applications
- Design and implement error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum circuit architectures
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals and secure patents
- Mentor PhD researchers and develop quantum computing curriculum
- Secure $2M+ in DARPA/NSF quantum research grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 5+ years quantum algorithm development experience
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum assembly languages
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction codes
- Track record of securing federal research funding
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware systems