Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution! We're seeking a pioneering Quantum Computing Research Scientist to architect next-gen computational solutions. As a key innovator in our Austin R&D hub, you'll transform theoretical quantum mechanics into scalable commercial applications. This is your chance to shape the very fabric of future technology while working with cutting-edge hardware and world-class researchers.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware prototypes in cryogenic environments
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to co-design quantum processor architectures
- Author breakthrough research papers for Nature/Science journals and industry conferences
- Secure federal and private R&D funding through compelling grant proposals
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory and experimental physics
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum programming frameworks
- Proven track record of publishing in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Familiarity with superconducting qubit technologies and cryogenic systems
- Strong background in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Experience leading cross-disciplinary R&D teams