Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop breakthrough algorithms and architectures that will redefine computational boundaries. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin research facility, leveraging our 300-qubit quantum processor to solve previously unsolvable problems in cryptography, drug discovery, and AI optimization. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to publish in Nature Physics, patent revolutionary inventions, and shape the quantum landscape for the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for practical real-world applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum circuits on proprietary quantum hardware
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum computation
- Collaborate with AI teams to hybridize quantum-classical computing frameworks
- Secure research funding through NSF and DARPA proposals
- Mentor junior researchers and publish high-impact journal papers
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum specialization
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum programming experience (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Published research in quantum information theory or quantum algorithms
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance techniques
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum systems