Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to pioneer breakthroughs in quantum algorithms and computational physics. Your work will redefine industries—from cryptography to drug discovery—in our state-of-the-art Austin research facility.
Why Nexus Quantum Labs? We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited R&D budget, and collaboration with Nobel laureates. Our Austin campus features quantum annealing labs and a dedicated AI supercomputer cluster.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning
- Lead cross-functional teams in quantum hardware-software integration
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with government agencies on quantum security initiatives
- Mentor PhD researchers and patent quantum methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum circuit design experience
- Published work in quantum error correction or topological computing
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems (D-Wave/Rigetti preferred)
- US citizenship required for government project access