Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum revolution! We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to architect breakthrough technologies for 2026 and beyond. This role demands a blend of theoretical physics expertise and practical engineering innovation to solve previously unsolvable computational challenges. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art Austin facility.
Our lab offers unparalleled resources: 128-qubit quantum processors, cryogenic engineering labs, and $50M+ annual R&D budget. Shape the future of cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization while contributing to humanity's next technological leap.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for 2026-era applications
- Lead fault-tolerant quantum processor architecture development
- Pioneer quantum error correction techniques for industrial-scale systems
- Collaborate with AI teams to develop quantum-machine learning hybrids
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $10M+ in government/industry research grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics/Computer Science or equivalent experience
- 3+ years hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in superconducting qubit systems or topological quantum computing
- Published research in quantum error correction or fault tolerance
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum SDKs
- Demonstrated ability to secure federal research funding