Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-generation algorithms and hardware prototypes that will redefine computational boundaries. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, where innovation meets implementation. Shape the future of artificial intelligence, cryptography, and material science through groundbreaking research.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for practical 2026 applications in AI optimization and molecular modeling
- Lead hardware prototyping initiatives for scalable quantum processors operating at room temperature
- Develop error-correction frameworks enabling fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with government agencies on quantum security standards for post-quantum cryptography
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature Physics and IEEE Transactions on Quantum Engineering
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum machine learning and topological qubit systems
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of quantum research
- Expertise in quantum algorithm design (Shor's, Grover's, VQE) and quantum circuit optimization
- Proficiency with quantum computing frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#) and superconducting qubit manipulation
- Track record of publications in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems and microwave control engineering
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction codes (surface, LDPC) and fault tolerance
- Security clearance eligibility for government-funded quantum initiatives