Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a brilliant Quantum Computing Research Scientist to accelerate breakthroughs in cryptography, material science, and AI optimization. Work in our state-of-the-art Austin facility alongside Nobel laureates and industry disruptors shaping the next decade of computing.
This role offers unparalleled resources, flexible research parameters, and the opportunity to publish groundbreaking work while contributing to projects that will redefine global technology landscapes. Your work will directly impact quantum-resistant security systems and next-generation computational models.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for practical applications in finance, logistics, and drug discovery
- Lead experimental quantum computing projects using superconducting qubit platforms
- Collaborate with hardware engineering teams to optimize quantum error correction protocols
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical machine learning frameworks for 2026-era AI systems
- Author peer-reviewed publications and white papers on quantum advantage benchmarks
- Secure external research grants and maintain industry partnerships for quantum initiatives
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory and computational complexity
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science with 5+ years research experience
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and quantum machine learning frameworks
- Proficiency with quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing conferences/journals
- Demonstrated experience with quantum hardware platforms (IBM Quantum, Rigetti, etc.)
- Strong background in linear algebra, probability theory, and computational complexity
- Ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical quantum applications