Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop groundbreaking algorithms and applications that will redefine industries. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, where innovation meets implementation.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Lead research on quantum error correction and fault-tolerant systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to develop hybrid quantum-classical architectures
- Publish findings in top-tier journals and present at international conferences
- Secure $5M+ in research grants from NSF and DARPA
- Mentor PhD candidates and lead cross-functional innovation sprints
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Expertise in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Published research in quantum information science
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience with cloud quantum platforms (IBM Quantum, AWS Braket)