Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. Our Austin-based research hub is seeking visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientists to develop groundbreaking algorithms and hardware prototypes that will redefine computational paradigms. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in an environment where your innovations directly shape the future of AI, cryptography, and materials science.
We offer competitive equity packages, cutting-edge lab access, and flexible hybrid work arrangements. Your work will accelerate breakthroughs in quantum supremacy, directly impacting global industries from pharmaceuticals to climate modeling.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for complex optimization problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for scalable quantum processors
- Lead experimental validation of quantum computing architectures
- Collaborate with hardware teams to integrate quantum-classical hybrid systems
- Publish breakthrough research in peer-reviewed journals and conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and foster cross-disciplinary innovation
- Secure federal and private research grants for quantum initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Information Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Experience with superconducting or photonic quantum systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics