Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-gen algorithms and hardware prototypes that will redefine computational boundaries. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, where you'll transform theoretical quantum mechanics into practical applications for cryptography, AI, and material science.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop error-correction techniques for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware prototypes
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier scientific journals
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to commercialize quantum solutions
- Secure federal and private research grants for quantum initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Quil)
- Publication record in quantum information science
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and decoherence
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics