Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of computational revolution as we pioneer quantum systems that will redefine technology by 2026. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop scalable algorithms and architectures that solve previously impossible problems in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, where breakthroughs become reality.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for practical commercial applications
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum hardware-software interfaces
- Publish groundbreaking research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Secure $2M+ in government and private research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
- Collaborate with Intel, IBM, and NASA on quantum-adjacent projects
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum circuit design frameworks
- Published work in Nature/Science or equivalent tier journals
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and low-level quantum simulation tools
- Demonstrated success in securing federal research funding
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence and error correction
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems or photonic computing