Job Description
Join NexusLabs at the forefront of quantum innovation as we pioneer the next technological revolution. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. Collaborate with world-class teams in our state-of-the-art Austin R&D facility to transform theoretical physics into practical applications. Your work will directly shape the future of cryptography, drug discovery, and artificial intelligence.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for practical industrial applications
- Lead experiments on superconducting qubit systems with 99.9% fidelity targets
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum architectures
- Publish high-impact research in top-tier journals and industry white papers
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to optimize quantum-mechanical system performance
- Secure $5M+ in government grants and private funding for quantum initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field with 3+ years industry experience
- Published research in quantum error correction or topological qubits
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum programming frameworks
- Expertise in cryogenic quantum systems and microwave control engineering
- Strong background in machine learning for quantum data analysis
- Proven track record of translating theoretical models into functional prototypes