Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing applications for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop groundbreaking algorithms that will redefine computational boundaries. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, where theoretical physics meets real-world innovation.
Why Nexus Labs? We offer equity grants, unlimited R&D budget, and the chance to publish in Nature/Science journals while shaping the next generation of computational paradigms. Our interdisciplinary teams combine expertise in quantum physics, machine learning, and materials science to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processors
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier scientific journals
- Secure $5M+ in government and private research grants
- Mentor postdoctoral researchers in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Published research in quantum error correction or cryptography
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum SDKs
- Experience with superconducting qubit architectures
- Demonstrated ability to secure research funding
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis
- Patent portfolio in quantum technologies preferred