Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing breakthroughs for 2026. We seek a visionary Research Scientist to develop scalable quantum algorithms and architectures that will redefine computational paradigms. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, where you'll shape the next generation of quantum-resistant cryptography and AI-driven simulations.
Why Nexus Labs? Our Austin campus features a 500-qubit quantum processor and partners with NASA, IBM Quantum, and MIT. We offer equity, unlimited PTO, and a $20,000 annual innovation stipend for personal research projects.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning
- Lead experimental validation of quantum circuits on superconducting platforms
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processors
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $2M+ in DARPA/NSF grants for 2026 quantum initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (postdoc preferred)
- 3+ years hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Published research in quantum information theory
- Strong background in linear algebra and probability
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems a major plus
- US citizenship required for government project access