Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries by 2026. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop breakthrough algorithms and hardware prototypes. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, where we're building the computational infrastructure for tomorrow's challenges.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for cryptography and optimization problems
- Lead experiments with superconducting qubits and photonic quantum processors
- Develop error mitigation techniques to achieve quantum advantage
- Publish findings in Nature Physics and IEEE journals
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
- Secure $5M+ in government and private sector grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum hardware (IBM Quantum, Rigetti)
- Expertise in quantum circuit optimization and fault-tolerant architectures
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Proficiency in Python/C++ with quantum frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Clearance for DOE quantum research projects