Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing applications for 2026 and beyond. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll architect next-gen solutions that redefine computational boundaries. Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to transform theoretical breakthroughs into real-world impact. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in an environment where curiosity fuels progress. We're not just building for today—we're engineering the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead quantum algorithm development for cryptography and optimization challenges
- Design scalable quantum error correction protocols for commercial applications
- Partner with hardware teams to bridge theoretical models with physical qubit implementations
- Publish groundbreaking research in IEEE/ACM quantum computing journals
- Drive cross-functional projects with AI and blockchain divisions
- Secure $5M+ in quantum computing research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm implementation
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum programming frameworks
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Proficiency with tensor network simulations for quantum systems
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware interfaces
- Demonstrated ability to secure government/industry research funding