Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing breakthroughs for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to architect next-generation algorithms and solve previously unsolvable computational challenges. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, leveraging 100+ qubit systems to revolutionize cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization. This role offers equity, unlimited PTO, and dedicated research budgets for your experimental projects.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for complex optimization problems
- Lead experimental quantum computing projects using superconducting qubit systems
- Develop error correction protocols to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computation
- Collaborate with AI teams to hybridize quantum-classical machine learning models
- Publish findings in top-tier journals and present at IEEE/ACM conferences
- Secure $2M+ in research grants from NSF and DARPA
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent research experience)
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published research in quantum error correction or topological quantum computing
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and low-level quantum hardware control
- Demonstrated ability to secure competitive research funding
- Expertise in quantum machine learning algorithms