Job Description
Join NexGen Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions that will redefine 2026's digital landscape. Our Austin-based innovation hub seeks a brilliant Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-gen algorithms and architectures. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in an environment where your breakthroughs could solve humanity's most complex challenges—from climate modeling to drug discovery.
We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited R&D budget, and access to IBM's quantum supercomputers. Shape the future of computation with us.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Lead fault-tolerant quantum architecture research
- Develop error correction protocols for scalable quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams on qubit integration
- Publish findings in Nature/Science journals and present at IEEE conferences
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum computing fundamentals
- Secure $5M+ in NSF and DARPA grants annually
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience with superconducting or photonic qubit systems
- Proven track record of securing government research grants
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and high-performance computing