Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries from pharmaceuticals to cryptography. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin facility. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and unlimited access to our quantum annealing infrastructure. Be part of the team that solves problems deemed impossible by classical computing.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error correction protocols for quantum hardware systems
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to validate quantum processor performance
- Publish breakthrough research in peer-reviewed journals and industry conferences
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum physics and computational theory
- Secure federal and private research grants for quantum initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum specialization
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Publication record in quantum computing or quantum information theory
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience with superconducting or ion-trap quantum systems
- Proven ability to secure research funding (>500k in prior roles)