Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum revolution. We're pioneering breakthroughs that will redefine computing by 2026. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll architect next-gen algorithms and solve previously impossible problems in cryptography, optimization, and materials science. Our Austin hub offers state-of-the-art facilities and collaborative partnerships with MIT, Caltech, and NASA.
What We Offer: Equity grants, unlimited R&D budget, flexible remote options, and dedicated quantum lab access. Shape the future while working alongside Nobel laureates and Turing Award recipients.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for NISQ-era hardware
- Develop error mitigation protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead research in quantum machine learning applications
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum circuit performance
- Publish findings in Nature/Science and present at IEEE QCE conferences
- Secure $5M+ in DARPA/NASA research grants
- Mentor PhD fellows in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum programming frameworks
- Published research in top-tier quantum journals
- Experience with superconducting/qubit hardware
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Ability to translate complex quantum concepts for technical stakeholders