Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution as we pioneer breakthroughs that will redefine technology by 2026. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop scalable quantum algorithms and solve previously impossible computational challenges. In this role, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to build quantum systems that transform healthcare, cryptography, and artificial intelligence.
Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art quantum hardware labs and a culture where your ideas become reality. You'll lead projects with $50M+ research budgets and publish findings in Nature and Science. If you're driven to solve humanity's most complex problems using quantum mechanics, this is your opportunity to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum protocols on superconducting and photonic platforms
- Develop error correction techniques to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computation
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum software-hardware integration
- Secure $10M+ in research grants from NSF and DARPA
- Mentor postdoctoral researchers and PhD candidates
- Author breakthrough publications in top-tier journals
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum computing focus
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with quantum programming (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published research in quantum algorithms or quantum error correction
- Expertise in quantum information theory and many-body systems
- Strong background in high-performance computing architectures
- Track record of securing major research funding
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware testing