Job Description
Join the forefront of technological revolution at Nexus Quantum Labs! We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries by 2026. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT alumni to develop error-corrected quantum algorithms. Our Austin facility features state-of-the-art cryogenic systems and a $50M quantum lab. Enjoy flexible work arrangements, annual innovation retreats, and equity options. Shape the future of computing while solving humanity's grandest challenges.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and cryptography applications
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum hardware interfaces
- Publish research in Nature Physics and IEEE journals
- Secure $1M+ in annual research grants from DARPA and NSF
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
- Contribute to open-source quantum computing frameworks
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Engineering
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum assembly language
- Published work in peer-reviewed quantum computing journals
- Experience with superconducting qubit systems or trapped-ion platforms
- Strong Python/C++ programming with scientific computing libraries
- Clearance for government-funded quantum projects preferred