Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026. We're seeking a visionary Research Scientist to develop breakthrough algorithms and hardware prototypes that will redefine computational boundaries. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, where your work will directly shape the next generation of AI, cryptography, and materials science.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error-corrected qubit systems operating at millikelvin temperatures
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen quantum processors
- Publish peer-reviewed research in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $5M+ in government and private research funding
- Advise Fortune 500 clients on quantum adoption roadmaps
- Present findings at international quantum computing conferences
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Information Theory
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum hardware/software experience
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum SDKs
- Expertise in cryogenic engineering and microwave control systems
- Strong background in machine learning and classical optimization
- Experience with high-performance computing architectures