Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the frontier of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions to solve humanity's most complex challenges. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll architect breakthrough algorithms and collaborate with Nobel laureates in our state-of-the-art Austin facility. Shape the future of cryptography, materials science, and artificial intelligence.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for practical applications
- Lead experimental research on superconducting qubit systems
- Develop error-correction protocols for scalable quantum processors
- Collaborate with AI teams to hybridize quantum-classical workflows
- Publish peer-reviewed research in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $5M+ in government/private research grants
- Mentor PhD researchers in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Information
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum programming frameworks
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Deep understanding of quantum entanglement and decoherence
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems