Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing breakthroughs that will redefine 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-gen algorithms and protocols that will shape humanity's digital future. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and disrupt traditional computing paradigms in our state-of-the-art Austin facility.
We offer equity, unlimited PTO, and a $50,000 annual innovation budget. Our culture values intellectual curiosity above all else – if you're obsessed with solving unsolvable problems, this is where you belong.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy protocols using 100+ qubit systems
- Develop error-correction frameworks for fault-tolerant quantum computation
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processor architectures
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals and secure patents
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
- Secure $1M+ in annual research grants from DARPA/NSF
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing conferences (QIP, TQC)
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum programming frameworks
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Proven track record of solving NP-hard problems with quantum approaches
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum hardware
- Strong background in linear algebra, probability theory, and computational complexity
- Portfolio of open-source quantum computing contributions