Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll design and implement next-gen quantum algorithms to solve previously impossible computational challenges in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization. Our state-of-the-art lab in Austin's tech corridor offers unparalleled resources for groundbreaking research in fault-tolerant quantum systems and hybrid quantum-classical architectures.
Responsibilities
- Develop novel quantum algorithms for practical commercial applications
- Lead experiments on superconducting quantum processors and photonic systems
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to optimize quantum error correction protocols
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Drive intellectual property development through patent creation
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Partner with industry leaders to define quantum computing roadmaps
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related quantitative field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Proficiency with quantum simulation frameworks (Q#, Quil)
- Strong publication record in quantum computing or quantum information theory
- Demonstrated ability to translate theoretical concepts into experimental implementations
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems or photonic quantum computing