Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026 technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine global industries. As a Research Scientist, you'll develop breakthrough algorithms and protocols to solve previously unsolvable computational challenges in cryptography, material science, and artificial intelligence.
Our state-of-the-art Austin facility houses 128-qubit processors and collaborates with NASA, MIT, and the European Space Agency. We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited R&D budgets, and flexible hybrid work arrangements.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for real-world applications
- Lead cross-functional projects with physicists and software engineers
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals (Nature/Science)
- Secure $1M+ in government and private funding
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant systems
- Collaborate with industry partners to commercialize innovations
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum circuit design
- Published research in quantum error correction
- Proficiency in Python/C++ and high-performance computing
- Experience with superconducting or ion-trap systems
- Strong track record of securing research grants
- Clearance for government-sponsored projects preferred