Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine technology by 2026. As a Research Scientist, you'll architect breakthrough solutions in cryptography, material science, and AI optimization. Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art cryogenic quantum processors and collaborates with MIT, Stanford, and NASA. Enjoy flexible R&D time, patent ownership, and quarterly innovation sabbaticals.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for complex optimization problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware team on qubit coherence enhancement
- Publish findings in Nature/Science and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Lead open-source quantum computing initiatives
- Mentor postdoctoral researchers in quantum machine learning
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years hands-on quantum programming (Q#, Cirq, or Qiskit)
- Published research in quantum algorithms or quantum information theory
- Expertise in linear algebra, probability, and statistical modeling
- Experience with NISQ-era hardware constraints
- Strong Python/C++ proficiency with scientific computing libraries