Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions to solve humanity's most complex challenges. As a Quantum Research Scientist, you'll design next-gen algorithms, develop error-corrected qubit systems, and collaborate with Nobel laureates in our state-of-the-art Austin facility. Our mission: to unlock exponential computational capabilities before 2030.
Benefits include equity grants, unlimited R&D budget, and sabbatical programs for breakthrough research. Relocation assistance provided.
Responsibilities
- Develop quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Design scalable quantum error correction protocols
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum hardware
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier journals
- Secure federal and corporate research grants
- Advise government policy on quantum security frameworks
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Engineering
- 3+ years of quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency with Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Publication record in Nature/Science journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction techniques
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Security clearance eligibility preferred