Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a brilliant Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-gen algorithms and hardware architectures that will redefine computational boundaries. In this role, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, pushing the limits of quantum supremacy.
Nexus Labs offers unparalleled resources including 128-qubit quantum processors, dedicated research budgets, and flexible hybrid work arrangements. Our team has published breakthrough research in Nature and Science journals, with 12 pending patents in quantum error correction.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop quantum error correction protocols for fault-tolerant computing
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processor architectures
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims
- Publish research in top-tier journals and present at international conferences
- Secure $2M+ in annual research grants from DARPA and NSF
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum focus
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum algorithms (Shor's, Grover's, VQE)
- Proficiency with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published research in Nature/Science/IEEE journals
- Strong background in quantum error correction and fault tolerance