Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation as we pioneer the next computational revolution. We seek a visionary Research Scientist to develop scalable quantum algorithms and error-correction techniques for our 2026 commercial quantum computing platform. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our Austin-based quantum accelerator, where your work will directly shape humanity's technological future.
Why Nexus Labs? We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited R&D budgets, and access to IBM Quantum and D-Wave systems. Our Austin campus features a 500-qubit quantum annealer and cryogenic engineering labs.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop fault-tolerant quantum error correction protocols for 2026 hardware targets
- Lead cross-functional teams of physicists and software engineers
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $2M+ in quantum computing grants from NSF and DARPA
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Contribute to quantum security standards for NIST
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum programming (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Published research in quantum error correction or topological quantum computing
- Proficiency in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum systems
- Strong background in machine learning for quantum applications
- Demonstrated ability to secure federal research funding
- Fluency in Python, C++, and quantum circuit optimization