Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation as we architect the computational landscape of 2026. We seek a visionary Research Scientist to pioneer breakthroughs in quantum algorithms and error correction, driving applications in materials science and cryptography. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and deploy cutting-edge hardware in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, transforming theoretical possibilities into real-world solutions that will define tomorrow's technological paradigm.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop error correction protocols for scalable quantum systems
- Lead experimental validation using 100+ qubit processors
- Publish findings in top-tier journals and industry whitepapers
- Mentor junior researchers and cross-functional engineering teams
- Secure $1M+ in research funding through grant proposals
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Published work in Nature/Science or equivalent tier journals
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence mitigation
- Expertise in machine learning for quantum error correction
- Strong Python/C++ programming skills