Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing applications for 2026. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop breakthrough algorithms and hardware solutions that will redefine computational boundaries. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to work with cutting-edge quantum processors and collaborate with Nobel Prize-winning researchers in our state-of-the-art Austin facility. You'll shape the future of cryptography, AI optimization, and molecular modeling while contributing to projects with global impact.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for practical industrial applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims on proprietary hardware
- Develop error-correction frameworks for scalable quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum processor architectures
- Publish groundbreaking research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Secure federal and private research funding through compelling proposals
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum specialization
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant computing
- Proficiency with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, etc.)
- Strong publication record in quantum computing research
- Demonstrated ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical implementations
- Experience with high-performance computing environments
- Security clearance eligibility preferred