Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing applications for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop breakthrough algorithms and systems that will redefine computational boundaries. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, driving innovations in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for complex optimization problems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware systems
- Develop error mitigation techniques for fault-tolerant quantum computing
- Author high-impact research publications for top-tier journals
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate research into commercial applications
- Secure federal and private research funding through grant proposals
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent journals
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum processors
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory