Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine 2026's technological landscape. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll architect next-gen solutions for cryptography, AI optimization, and materials science. Our state-of-the-art Austin facility houses 128-qubit processors and partners with NASA, MIT, and IBM. We offer equity, unlimited PTO, and a $10K annual innovation budget. Shape the future of human knowledge in an environment where curiosity meets cutting-edge infrastructure.
What You'll Experience: Weekly hackathons with Nobel laureates, dedicated quantum annealing clusters, and cross-collaboration with our AI ethics division. Our Austin campus features a rooftop quantum observatory and on-site cryogenic labs.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization problems in logistics and drug discovery
- Lead error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with AI teams to develop hybrid quantum-classical machine learning frameworks
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature Physics and IEEE journals
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum circuit design principles
- Secure patents for novel quantum computational methods
- Present findings at global quantum summits including Davos and IEEE QCE
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Engineering (post-doc preferred)
- 3+ years hands-on experience with Qiskit, Cirq, or Q# frameworks
- Published research in quantum error correction or topological quantum computing
- Proficiency in tensor network simulations and quantum Monte Carlo methods
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence mitigation strategies
- Experience with superconducting qubit systems or trapped-ion platforms
- Track record of translating theoretical models into experimental implementations