Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing applications that will redefine industries worldwide. As a Quantum Research Scientist, you'll work in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to solve previously impossible computational challenges. Our mission: harness quantum mechanics to accelerate drug discovery, optimize climate models, and revolutionize artificial intelligence. We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited PTO, and a culture where your breakthrough ideas become reality.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for practical industrial applications
- Lead quantum hardware-software integration projects with our engineering teams
- Publish groundbreaking research in peer-reviewed quantum computing journals
- Develop error-correction protocols for scalable quantum systems
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum physics and computational theory
- Collaborate with Fortune 500 partners to solve their most complex computational problems
- Secure research grants from NSF, DARPA, and private sector partners
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, or Cirq)
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems or superconducting qubits
- Track record of translating theoretical concepts into functional prototypes
- Excellent communication skills for cross-disciplinary collaboration