Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution as a Quantum Computing Research Scientist. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine computational boundaries, and we seek visionary minds to accelerate our breakthroughs. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin R&D hub, working on projects that could solve humanity's most complex challenges. If you're passionate about quantum mechanics and ready to shape the future, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error-correction protocols to enhance quantum system stability
- Lead experimental validation of quantum circuits on superconducting platforms
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design next-generation quantum processors
- Publish findings in high-impact journals and present at global conferences
- Secure research funding through NSF and DARPA proposals
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent research experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Published research in peer-reviewed quantum computing journals
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Experience with superconducting qubit systems or trapped-ion platforms