Job Description
Join Nexus 2026 Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries by 2026. We're seeking a visionary Research Scientist to develop scalable quantum algorithms and hybrid classical-quantum systems. Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art laboratories and collaborative spaces where you'll work alongside Nobel laureates and Turing Award winners.
Why Nexus 2026 Labs? We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited PTO, and a $20K annual professional development stipend. Our mission is to accelerate human progress through quantum innovation, and you'll be instrumental in achieving this goal.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error mitigation techniques for near-term quantum processors
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum architectures
- Lead open-source quantum software projects with 10K+ GitHub stars
- Mentor junior researchers and publish in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $1M+ in government and industry research grants
- Present findings at IEEE Quantum Week and ACM QCE conferences
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency with Qiskit, Cirq, or PennyLane frameworks
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum systems