Job Description
Shape the future of technology at Nexus Quantum Labs, where innovation meets quantum mechanics. We're pioneering the next frontier of computing and seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to lead groundbreaking projects. Join our elite team in Austin to develop scalable quantum algorithms, optimize error-correction protocols, and collaborate with Fortune 500 partners solving impossible problems. This is your chance to work at the intersection of physics, computer science, and artificial intelligence in a role that will define technological evolution for decades.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization, simulation, and machine learning
- Develop fault-tolerant quantum computing architectures and error-correction methodologies
- Lead cross-functional R&D projects with hardware engineers and software developers
- Secure federal and private research funding through grant proposals
- Publish breakthrough findings in Nature, Science, and IEEE journals
- Mentor PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers
- Partner with industry leaders to commercialize quantum applications
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or Computational Mathematics
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum programming (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Expertise in quantum error correction and topological quantum computing
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and quantum simulation frameworks
- Experience with superconducting or photonic quantum systems
- Demonstrated ability to secure competitive research grants