Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution! We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine industries by 2026. As a Research Scientist, you'll design next-gen quantum systems that solve previously impossible problems in cryptography, material science, and AI optimization. Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art cryogenic labs and collaborative spaces where Nobel laureates and PhDs push quantum boundaries.
We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited R&D budgets, and flexible hybrid work arrangements. Your research will directly impact quantum-resistant security frameworks and accelerate the 2026 quantum computing commercialization roadmap.
Responsibilities
- Develop novel quantum algorithms for real-world industrial applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy protocols using superconducting qubits
- Collaborate with MIT and Caltech on quantum error correction techniques
- Author whitepapers for IEEE and Nature journals on quantum breakthroughs
- Guide 2026 quantum technology roadmapping for Fortune 500 partners
- Mentor postdoctoral researchers in quantum machine learning
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years experience with quantum circuit design and Qiskit framework
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems and pulse control
- Demonstrated ability to translate theoretical models into experimental prototypes