Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-gen algorithms and hardware architectures that will redefine computational boundaries. In this role, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, working on projects with global impact from climate modeling to drug discovery.
What you'll achieve:
- Lead breakthrough quantum algorithm development
- Design scalable quantum error correction systems
- Publish in top-tier journals and secure patents
- Mentor cross-disciplinary teams of engineers and physicists
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation
- Develop quantum error correction protocols for fault-tolerant systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum processor architectures
- Lead research initiatives in quantum machine learning applications
- Secure external funding through NSF and DoE grants
- Mentor PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers
- Present findings at international quantum computing conferences
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Publication record in Nature/Science/Physical Review X
- Expertise in quantum circuit optimization and compilation
- Proficiency with Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Demonstrated ability to secure research grants
- Experience with superconducting qubit or ion trap systems
- Strong background in quantum information theory