Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries from healthcare to finance. As a Quantum Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to develop scalable quantum algorithms. Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art labs with 128-qubit processors and direct access to DOE supercomputing resources. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work, and dedicated R&D budgets for experimental breakthroughs.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Lead cross-functional teams to integrate quantum solutions with classical HPC infrastructure
- Publish peer-reviewed research in Nature Physics and IEEE journals
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with government agencies on quantum security standards
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
- Secure $5M+ in DOE/NASA research grants annually
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Experience with cryogenic quantum processor interfaces
- Demonstrated ability to secure federal research funding
- Expertise in quantum error correction techniques
- Strong background in linear algebra and statistical mechanics