Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography and fault-tolerant quantum systems that will redefine global security and computation. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to develop next-generation quantum algorithms and hardware prototypes. Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art cryogenic labs and AI-powered simulation environments.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for cryptography and optimization problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum processors
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims
- Collaborate with hardware teams to improve qubit coherence times
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
- Secure patents for novel quantum computing methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Experience with quantum hardware (superconducting, trapped ion, photonics)
- Published research in quantum error correction or cryptography
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis
- Expertise in high-performance computing environments