Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing applications for 2026 and beyond. We seek an innovative Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop breakthrough algorithms and solve complex problems in cryptography, optimization, and machine learning. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the future of computational science while collaborating with world-class physicists and engineers in our state-of-the-art Austin facility.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for real-world applications
- Lead research on quantum error correction and fault-tolerant systems
- Collaborate with engineering teams to prototype quantum computing solutions
- Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at industry conferences
- Secure and manage research partnerships with academic institutions
- Develop roadmaps for quantum integration into classical computing ecosystems
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Strong background in quantum mechanics and linear algebra
- Proven track record of published research in quantum computing
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum systems