Job Description
Join NexGen Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. Our Austin-based innovation hub seeks a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop groundbreaking algorithms and systems that will redefine computational boundaries. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and cutting-edge engineers in an environment where curiosity fuels progress.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum systems on next-generation hardware platforms
- Develop error mitigation techniques to overcome quantum decoherence challenges
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processors and control systems
- Publish peer-reviewed research and present findings at international conferences
- Secure external funding through NSF and DARPA grant proposals
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related quantum field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Publication record in Nature/Science or top-tier quantum journals
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Experience with quantum hardware calibration and characterization
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis