Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer breakthroughs in quantum computing for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-generation quantum algorithms and hardware solutions that will redefine computational boundaries.
As a key member of our Innovation Division, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art Austin facility. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and unparalleled resources to accelerate your research impact. Help us solve humanity's most complex challenges—from climate modeling to drug discovery—at the quantum frontier.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Lead quantum hardware integration projects with superconducting and photonic systems
- Publish breakthrough research in peer-reviewed journals and top-tier conferences
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum computation
- Collaborate with AI teams to create hybrid quantum-classical frameworks
- Secure $5M+ in research grants from DARPA, NSF, and industry partners
- Mentor PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers in quantum methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering with quantum focus
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent journals
- Expertise in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Strong background in linear algebra, statistical mechanics, and information theory
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems or photonics experimentation