Job Description
Join NexusLabs at the forefront of quantum computing innovation. We're seeking a pioneering Research Scientist to develop next-gen quantum algorithms and architectures for 2026-era applications. Shape the future of computation in our state-of-the-art Austin lab while collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors.
Why NexusLabs? - We offer equity grants, unlimited R&D budgets, and access to IBM Quantum and D-Wave systems. Our Austin campus features cryogenic labs and dedicated quantum annealing suites.
Responsibilities
- Design quantum algorithms for optimization problems in finance and logistics
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum machine learning models
- Publish 3+ peer-reviewed papers annually in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $1M+ in DARPA/NSF quantum computing grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Architect quantum-classical hybrid computing frameworks
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics/Computer Science or equivalent experience
- 3+ years hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or Quil programming frameworks
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction codes
- Experience with quantum annealing hardware (D-Wave Advantage)
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- US citizenship required for government contract work