Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries, and we need exceptional minds to accelerate our mission. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll develop groundbreaking algorithms and systems operating at the bleeding edge of physics and computer science. Our state-of-the-art Austin facility offers unparalleled resources for research experimentation, collaboration with Nobel laureates, and opportunities to publish in top-tier journals. This role is ideal for PhD-level researchers passionate about solving humanity's most complex problems through quantum supremacy.
You'll work in a cross-disciplinary environment combining quantum mechanics, machine learning, and materials science. Our team operates with startup agility backed by institutional funding, ensuring your ideas receive rapid prototyping support. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible research schedules, and dedicated quantum computing hardware access. If you're ready to shape the computational paradigm of 2026 and beyond, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms targeting 2026-era computational challenges
- Lead experimental quantum computing projects using superconducting and photonic systems
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum processors
- Collaborate with materials science teams to optimize qubit architectures
- Publish research in Nature/Science journals and present at quantum computing conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and contribute to lab's quantum computing roadmap
- Partner with industry leaders to identify real-world quantum applications
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum algorithm design and complexity theory
- Proficiency with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, etc.)
- Strong background in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems or photonic quantum processors
- Ability to translate theoretical concepts into experimental implementations