Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution! We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop groundbreaking algorithms and hardware solutions that will redefine computational boundaries. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and pioneer error-corrected qubits while contributing to projects with global impact. Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art cryogenic labs and offers unparalleled resources to accelerate your research.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation challenges
- Lead experimental quantum computing projects using superconducting qubits
- Develop novel error-correction techniques for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processors
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Secure external funding through NSF and DoE grant applications
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Strong background in condensed matter physics or quantum optics
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware systems