Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. Our Austin-based innovation hub seeks a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-gen algorithms and hardware architectures. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, work in state-of-the-art labs, and shape the future of computational science.
We offer competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and a culture that rewards bold experimentation. Your breakthroughs will directly impact fields from climate modeling to drug discovery.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for 2026-era applications
- Lead experimental quantum hardware prototyping and optimization
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with AI teams on hybrid quantum-classical computing frameworks
- Publish high-impact research in Nature/Science journals
- Secure government and industry partnerships for quantum ecosystem development
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum development frameworks
- Publication record in quantum information science
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems or photonic quantum computing
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics