Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing applications for 2026. We're seeking a visionary Research Scientist to develop groundbreaking algorithms and protocols that will redefine computational boundaries. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, where innovation meets implementation.
Our cross-disciplinary team tackles climate modeling, drug discovery, and cryptography challenges using next-gen quantum processors. You'll access resources from our $500M R&D fund and contribute to projects that will shape humanity's technological landscape for decades.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for complex computational problems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy protocols on 1000+ qubit systems
- Develop error-correction frameworks for fault-tolerant quantum architectures
- Collaborate with machine learning teams to hybridize classical/quantum computing models
- Author peer-reviewed publications and secure federal research grants
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
- Present breakthrough findings at international quantum computing symposiums
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years hands-on experience with superconducting qubit platforms
- Published research in Nature/Science journals on quantum computing
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum circuit optimization
- Strong background in linear algebra, complex analysis, and information theory
- Demonstrated ability to secure competitive research funding