Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution. We're pioneering next-gen quantum algorithms that will redefine computing paradigms. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll develop breakthrough solutions for cryptography, AI optimization, and material science in our state-of-the-art Austin facility.
Why Nexus Labs? We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited PTO, and a $15,000 annual innovation stipend for personal projects. Our interdisciplinary teams collaborate with MIT, Caltech, and IBM Research.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for practical industrial applications
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum-resistant encryption systems
- Publish peer-reviewed research in Nature/Science journals
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum processors
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum-enhanced machine learning models
- Secure $2M+ in annual research grants from NSF and DARPA
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum circuit design experience
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum programming frameworks
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Strong background in linear algebra and probability theory
- Experience with high-performance computing clusters