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 develop next-gen protocols for quantum supremacy, collaborate with Nobel laureates, and publish breakthrough research in Nature Physics. Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art cryogenic quantum processors and a 24/7 R&D lab with unlimited computational resources.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization, cryptography, and machine learning applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum circuits using superconducting qubit systems
- Develop error correction protocols to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computation
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum gate operations
- Publish peer-reviewed research and present findings at IEEE Quantum Week conferences
- Mentor PhD candidates on quantum information theory
- Secure $2M+ in DARPA and NSF quantum computing grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (postdoc preferred)
- 3+ years experience with quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published research in quantum error correction or topological quantum computing
- Expertise in tensor network simulations for quantum many-body systems
- Proficiency in cryogenic quantum hardware operation
- Strong mathematical background in Lie algebras and quantum information theory
- Experience securing federal research grants
- Security clearance eligibility (Top Secret preferred)