Job Description
Join Nexus 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 breakthrough algorithms and solve complex computational challenges that will redefine industries. Collaborate with Nobel laureates in our state-of-the-art Austin facility and contribute to projects that will shape humanity's technological future.
Why Nexus Labs? We offer equity, unlimited PTO, and a $20k annual innovation budget. Our Austin campus features a quantum lab, AI prototyping center, and rooftop meditation pods. This role includes bi-annual offsite retreats to our research station in Patagonia.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing quantum-classical hybrid systems
- Publish groundbreaking research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to mitigate quantum decoherence challenges
- Secure $5M+ in government and private research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates and junior researchers
- Develop quantum security protocols for post-quantum cryptography
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Published research in quantum information theory or quantum machine learning
- Experience with superconducting qubit systems or ion trap technologies
- Strong background in linear algebra, probability theory, and computational complexity
- Ability to secure federal research grants (NSF, DoE, DARPA)