Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation as we pioneer breakthrough technologies for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientists to develop next-gen algorithms and solve previously unsolvable computational challenges. Our Austin-based lab offers unparalleled resources, collaborative research environments, and opportunities to publish groundbreaking work in top-tier journals.
Why Nexus Future Labs? We invest heavily in cutting-edge hardware (IBM Quantum, Rigetti, D-Wave) and offer competitive compensation, equity packages, and flexible work arrangements. Your work will directly impact industries from pharmaceuticals to climate modeling.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error mitigation techniques for NISQ-era quantum processors
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to optimize quantum circuit implementations
- Lead open-source quantum software projects in Python/Qiskit
- Publish research in IEEE/ACM journals and present at major conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and contribute to quantum education initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, PennyLane)
- Deep understanding of quantum algorithms (Shor's, Grover's, VQE, QAOA)
- Strong background in linear algebra, probability theory, and computational complexity
- Publication record in quantum computing research
- Experience with cloud quantum computing platforms (IBM Quantum Experience, Amazon Braket)