Job Description
Join Nexus 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-generation algorithms and hardware prototypes that will redefine computational boundaries. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin R&D facility, contributing to breakthroughs in cryptography, drug discovery, and climate modeling. This role offers unparalleled resources, competitive equity, and the opportunity to shape humanity's technological future.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for practical real-world applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware prototypes at cryogenic temperatures
- Develop error correction methodologies for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quantum solutions with classical computing
- Publish peer-reviewed research and present findings at global conferences
- Secure external funding through NSF and DARPA grant applications
- Mentor junior researchers and drive quantum education initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Information Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and quantum error correction
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Strong publication record in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, PRL)
- Familiarity with superconducting qubit or ion trap technologies
- Experience with high-performance computing and parallel programming
- Demonstrated ability to secure competitive research grants