Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological innovation as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll work in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to develop quantum algorithms that will redefine computing paradigms. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and access to our $50M quantum research lab.
Why Nexus Labs? Our team has published 37 breakthrough papers in Nature and Science journals over the past 18 months. We're backed by leading venture capital firms and partner with Fortune 100 companies to implement quantum solutions in finance, logistics, and medicine.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Lead cross-functional teams to integrate quantum processors with classical computing systems
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier journals and present at international conferences
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to advance quantum processor architectures
- Secure government grants and corporate partnerships for quantum research initiatives
- Mentor PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of experience with quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published research in quantum algorithms or quantum error correction
- Expertise in quantum machine learning and variational quantum algorithms
- Proficiency with high-performance computing frameworks and GPU acceleration
- Demonstrated ability to secure research funding ($500K+ preferred)
- Strong background in linear algebra, probability theory, and quantum mechanics
- Experience with cloud quantum computing platforms (IBM Quantum, Amazon Braket)