Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution. We're pioneering next-gen quantum algorithms that will redefine computing paradigms. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art Austin facility. We offer groundbreaking projects, unlimited R&D budgets, and equity in a unicorn-scale startup.
Our Austin campus features a 500-qubit quantum processor – the largest privately owned in the Americas. You'll publish in Nature/Science, mentor PhD candidates, and directly shape humanity's technological horizon.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Lead cross-functional teams of physicists and software engineers
- Publish 2+ peer-reviewed papers annually in top-tier journals
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with NASA and DARPA on quantum communication projects
- Mentor junior researchers and PhD candidates
- Secure $1M+ in annual research grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Publication record in Nature/Science/Physical Review X
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum frameworks
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction techniques
- Experience with superconducting qubit systems
- Strong Python/C++ programming skills
- Proven ability to secure federal research funding