Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine industries by 2026. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to solve previously impossible problems in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization.
We offer state-of-the-art lab facilities, unlimited research budget, and equity in a unicorn-backed startup. Our Austin campus features a dedicated quantum observatory and on-site childcare for top-tier talent.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processors
- Publish groundbreaking research in Nature/Science journals
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Secure $2M+ in DARPA/NSF grant funding annually
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years hands-on quantum programming (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published research in quantum error correction or topological qubits
- Expertise in quantum machine learning frameworks
- Proficiency with high-performance computing clusters
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems preferred
- Track record of translating theory to experimental results