Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. Our Austin-based innovation hub seeks a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-generation algorithms and hardware architectures that will redefine computational boundaries. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in a state-of-the-art facility powered by sustainable energy. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to publish groundbreaking research and commercialize quantum breakthroughs that will shape humanity's technological trajectory.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum hardware architectures
- Secure $5M+ in government and private research funding
- Author peer-reviewed publications in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, etc.)
- Translate theoretical research into commercial quantum applications
- Mentor PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and qubit manipulation
- Publication record in quantum information science
- Proficiency in quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, etc.)
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems and quantum sensors
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis
- Ability to secure federal research grants (NSF, DOE, DARPA)