Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum revolution! We're pioneering next-gen computing solutions that will redefine 2026's technological landscape. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll architect breakthrough algorithms and collaborate with Nobel laureates to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art cryogenic quantum processors and offers unparalleled resources for experimental research. Enjoy competitive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to publish in leading journals.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation
- Lead experiments on 100+ qubit quantum processors
- Develop error mitigation techniques for fault-tolerant systems
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to co-design quantum architectures
- Publish research in Nature/Science journals and present at QIP conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and secure federal research grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Information Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum frameworks
- Published research in quantum computing or condensed matter physics
- Proficiency in Python/C++ and high-performance computing
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion qubits
- Strong analytical skills and experimental design expertise