Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a brilliant Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop breakthrough algorithms and hardware prototypes that will redefine computational boundaries. Work alongside Nobel laureates in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, where your innovations could transform industries from pharmaceuticals to cryptography. Enjoy competitive equity packages, flexible research budgets, and unparalleled opportunities to publish in top-tier journals.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware engineers on qubit design and coherence improvements
- Lead research projects targeting 2026 quantum advantage milestones
- Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
- Secure and manage research grants from NSF and DARPA
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related quantum field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent quantum computing journals
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Strong background in linear algebra, quantum mechanics, and complexity theory
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum systems
- Track record of securing research funding