Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries worldwide. As a Quantum Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and disrupt industries with breakthrough algorithms. Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art labs and unlimited research budgets. We offer relocation assistance, flexible work arrangements, and equity packages for early team members. Shape the future of computing in an environment where curiosity fuels innovation.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for quantum processors
- Collaborate with hardware teams to translate algorithms into practical applications
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier journals
- Lead cross-functional projects with AI and cryptography specialists
- Secure federal and private research grants
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum physics principles
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, or Cirq)
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Publication record in quantum information science
- Experience with superconducting or photonic quantum systems
- Ability to secure competitive research funding
- Passion for solving previously unsolvable computational problems