Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries, from drug discovery to climate modeling. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT alumni in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, leveraging 100-qubit processors and AI-driven optimization frameworks. Enjoy competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work, and access to our exclusive 'Future-Tech' incubator program.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute quantum algorithms for complex optimization problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for next-gen quantum processors
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate quantum-classical systems
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum applications
- Secure $1M+ in government/private research grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum SDKs
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Experience with machine learning integration in quantum systems