Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of computational innovation as we pioneer the next frontier of quantum computing. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to develop scalable quantum algorithms, optimize error-correction protocols, and pioneer applications in cryptography, materials science, and AI. Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art quantum annealers and cryogenic systems in a collaborative, future-focused environment. We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited R&D budgets, and the opportunity to shape humanity's technological horizon.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error-correction frameworks for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum applications for 2026 industry challenges
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Secure multi-million dollar research grants from NSF and DARPA
- Mentor postdoctoral researchers in quantum information theory
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processors
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent tier journals
- Proficiency with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Demonstrated ability to secure government research funding
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems or superconducting qubits