Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as a Quantum Computing Research Scientist. We're pioneering breakthroughs in quantum algorithms and error correction that will redefine computational capabilities by 2026. In this role, you'll develop next-generation quantum systems while collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin facility.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation challenges
- Lead error mitigation strategies for scalable quantum processors
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical computing frameworks
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier journals
- Collaborate with hardware teams to translate theoretical models into practical implementations
- Secure $1M+ in research funding through grant proposals
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in quantum error correction codes (surface, LDPC)
- Proficiency with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Publication record in Nature/Science/Physical Review journals
- Experience with superconducting or ion-trap quantum systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Track record of securing competitive research grants