Job Description
Shape the future of computing at Nexus Labs as we pioneer quantum breakthroughs for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-gen algorithms and architectures that will revolutionize industries. Join our elite team in Austin's thriving tech ecosystem and contribute to projects that push the boundaries of computational possibility.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop novel quantum error correction techniques for scalable quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to bridge quantum software and physical qubit implementations
- Lead research on quantum machine learning applications for 2026-era challenges
- Publish breakthrough findings in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Present research findings to industry partners and academic collaborators
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum programming and theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Expertise in quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Strong background in quantum information theory and complexity
- Published research in quantum computing or related fields
- Experience with quantum hardware integration (IBM Quantum, Rigetti, or IonQ)
- Proven ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical implementations