Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum revolution as we pioneer breakthrough applications for 2026. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-gen algorithms and accelerate commercial quantum adoption. Work in our state-of-the-art Austin lab alongside Nobel laureates and industry pioneers. Enjoy competitive benefits, flexible schedules, and dedicated R&D funding for your experimental projects.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to prototype quantum circuits
- Lead research on quantum machine learning applications
- Publish findings in top-tier journals and industry whitepapers
- Secure external funding through NSF and DARPA proposals
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum computing principles
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum programming experience
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Published research in quantum information theory
- Strong background in linear algebra and probability theory
- Familiarity with quantum hardware architectures (superconducting, ion traps)
- Experience with high-performance computing environments