Job Description
Shape the future of computing at NexGen Labs! We're seeking a pioneering Quantum Computing Researcher to lead breakthrough initiatives for our 2026 roadmap. Join our elite team developing next-gen quantum algorithms and hardware solutions that will redefine technological boundaries.
As a key innovator, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin research facility. This is your opportunity to contribute to projects that will power the next generation of AI, cryptography, and computational science.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for 2026-era applications
- Lead experimental research on topological qubit systems
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum computing
- Collaborate with hardware teams on quantum processor optimization
- Publish findings in leading scientific journals and present at international conferences
- Secure research partnerships with global quantum ecosystems
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum physics and computational theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and simulation frameworks
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent journals
- Proficiency with Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum development tools
- Demonstrated ability to secure research grants and funding
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence and error correction
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems preferred