Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing applications for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-gen algorithms and solve previously unsolvable computational challenges. You'll collaborate with world-class physicists and engineers in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, pushing the boundaries of quantum supremacy while contributing to real-world applications in cryptography, materials science, and artificial intelligence.
Why Nexus Future Labs? Our interdisciplinary team operates at the intersection of quantum mechanics and machine learning, with access to IBM Quantum and D-Wave systems. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and dedicated research time for breakthrough innovations.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop error mitigation techniques for NISQ-era quantum processors
- Collaborate on quantum-AI hybrid frameworks for predictive analytics
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims
- Publish research in top-tier journals and present at IEEE/ACM conferences
- Secure federal grants and industry partnerships for quantum R&D
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum programming (Qiskit, Cirq)
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum focus
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum hardware (IBM, Rigetti, or IonQ)
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Published work in quantum algorithms or quantum machine learning
- Proficiency in Python, Qiskit, and quantum circuit optimization
- Experience with high-performance computing environments
- Demonstrated ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical implementations