Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. Our Austin-based innovation hub seeks a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-gen algorithms and hardware architectures that will redefine computational boundaries. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in an environment where breakthrough ideas become reality.
We offer unparalleled resources, flexible work arrangements, and equity in a company valued at $2B+. Your work will directly impact fields from drug discovery to climate modeling, solving humanity's most complex challenges.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for real-world optimization problems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware prototypes at cryogenic temperatures
- Develop error-correction protocols to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate theoretical models into deployable solutions
- Publish peer-reviewed research and present findings at premier conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and contribute to quantum education initiatives
- Secure federal and private research funding through grant proposals
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field with 3+ years post-doctoral experience
- Proven expertise in quantum algorithm development (QAOA, VQE, Grover's)
- Hands-on experience with quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Strong background in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent high-impact journals
- Familiarity with superconducting qubit architectures and quantum control systems
- Ability to secure competitive research funding (NSF, DoE, DARPA)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills