Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing breakthroughs for 2026. We seek a Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-generation algorithms and hardware solutions that will redefine computational boundaries. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, where you'll transform theoretical concepts into real-world applications across cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for complex problem-solving in logistics, drug discovery, and financial modeling
- Lead prototyping of quantum hardware components in cryogenic environments
- Publish groundbreaking research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Develop error-correction protocols to achieve quantum supremacy
- Mentor cross-functional teams in quantum machine learning integration
- Secure $5M+ in government and industry grants for quantum research initiatives
- Participate in ISO quantum standards development committees
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (Postdoc preferred)
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum computing research with published work in Nature/Science
- Expertise in quantum gate design, qubit manipulation, and entanglement protocols
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum programming frameworks
- Experience with cryogenic engineering and superconducting qubit systems
- Track record of securing federal research grants (NSF/DOE)
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures