Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries by 2026. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and disruptors to develop scalable quantum algorithms. Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art laboratories and an unparalleled R&D environment. We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited PTO, and relocation assistance. Help us build the computational backbone of tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims using superconducting qubits
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum-classical hybrid architectures
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and present at major conferences
- Secure $5M+ in government and private research funding
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency with Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum programming frameworks
- Published record in quantum error correction or variational algorithms
- Expertise in quantum machine learning applications
- Strong background in superconducting qubit manipulation
- Demonstrated ability to secure government research grants