Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-gen algorithms and hardware prototypes that will redefine computational boundaries. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, where innovation meets execution.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for cryptography optimization and machine learning acceleration
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware prototypes at cryogenic temperatures
- Develop error-correction frameworks to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computation
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and present at IEEE/ACM conferences
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to co-design quantum processor architectures
- Secure $5M+ in DARPA/NIST grants for quantum security initiatives
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science programs
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (postdoc preferred)
- 3+ years hands-on experience with superconducting qubits or ion-trap systems
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum programming frameworks
- Published record in Nature/Science or equivalent quantum computing journals
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and low-level hardware interfacing
- Experience securing federal research grants (NSF, DOE, etc.)
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Patents in quantum algorithm design or hardware optimization