Job Description
Join NexusLabs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-gen algorithms and hardware prototypes that will redefine computational boundaries. Our Austin-based innovation hub offers state-of-the-art labs, collaborative workspaces, and unparalleled resources for breakthrough research.
This role sits at the intersection of theoretical physics and practical application, where your work will directly impact fields from cryptography to drug discovery. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors while contributing to humanity's most ambitious technological frontier.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for NISQ-era hardware optimization
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy protocols in cryogenic environments
- Develop error-correction frameworks for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processor architectures
- Secure federal and private research grants for quantum initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research with published papers
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Demonstrated ability to work with cryogenic quantum systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Experience securing government research grants (NSF, DARPA preferred)