Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine industries by 2026. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to develop breakthrough solutions in cryptography, optimization, and molecular simulation. Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art cryogenic systems and a 128-qubit quantum processor. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to publish in top-tier journals. Help us build the computational infrastructure of tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for real-world applications
- Lead research initiatives in error correction and quantum coherence optimization
- Collaborate with engineering teams to prototype quantum-classical hybrid systems
- Develop computational frameworks for quantum machine learning applications
- Publish peer-reviewed research and present findings at international conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and supervise graduate interns
- Secure external funding through NSF and DARPA grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum focus
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Proven track record of published quantum computing research
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Strong background in computational complexity theory
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum systems
- Ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical implementations