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 develop breakthrough quantum systems and collaborate with Nobel laureates in our state-of-the-art Austin facility.
Why Nexus Quantum Labs? Our team has achieved 7 quantum supremacy milestones this year. We offer patent ownership, flexible R&D budgets, and equity in our $2B valuation. Austin's thriving tech ecosystem provides unmatched collaboration opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Lead hardware-software integration projects with cryogenic systems
- Publish peer-reviewed research in Nature/Science journals
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum computing
- Mentor PhD researchers in quantum information theory
- Secure $1M+ in annual R&D grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years experience with quantum circuit simulation tools (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published work in quantum machine learning or cryptography
- Proficiency in low-level programming (C++, Rust) and Python
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence mitigation
- Experience with superconducting qubit architectures