Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to architect next-gen algorithms and solve previously insurmountable computational challenges. Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources to transform theoretical breakthroughs into real-world applications.
About Nexus Labs: A Silicon Valley-born research powerhouse with an Austin R&D campus, we're accelerating humanity's transition into the quantum age. Our team of Nobel laureates and Turing Award winners collaborates with Fortune 500 partners to redefine computing paradigms.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for machine learning optimization and cryptography
- Lead quantum error correction research to achieve fault-tolerant computing
- Collaborate with hardware teams to develop quantum-classical hybrid systems
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $5M+ in DoE/NSF grants for quantum initiatives
- Mentor postdoctoral researchers in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Information Science
- 5+ years experience with quantum circuit design (Qiskit/Cirq)
- Published peer-reviewed papers on quantum supremacy
- Expertise in topological quantum computing models
- Proficiency in Python/C++ with high-performance computing libraries
- Security clearance eligibility (preferred)
- Experience with quantum annealing hardware (D-Wave/IBM)