Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution! We're pioneering next-gen computational paradigms that will redefine technology's future. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll architect breakthrough algorithms and solve previously impossible problems in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization. Our Austin hub offers unparalleled resourcesâincluding a 128-qubit quantum simulator and industry partnerships with NASA and IBMâto accelerate your discoveries.
This role combines deep theoretical physics with hands-on prototyping in our state-of-the-art lab. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and publish in top-tier journals while mentoring the next generation of quantum pioneers. If you thrive at the intersection of mathematics, physics, and computer science, this is your chance to shape the computational landscape of tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for real-world applications in cryptography and AI
- Lead experimental validation of quantum error correction protocols on hybrid quantum-classical systems
- Develop novel frameworks for quantum machine learning optimization
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processor architectures
- Publish peer-reviewed research and present findings at international conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and cross-functional engineering teams
- Secure research grants and patents for proprietary quantum methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Strong background in linear algebra, quantum mechanics, and complexity theory
- Publication record in quantum computing or theoretical physics
- Experience with cloud-based quantum platforms (IBM Quantum, AWS Braket)
- Demonstrated ability to translate theoretical concepts into experimental prototypes