Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop breakthrough algorithms and protocols that will redefine computational paradigms. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art Austin facility.
What you'll achieve:
- Design and implement quantum algorithms with exponential speedup capabilities
- Lead cross-disciplinary teams solving climate modeling, drug discovery, and cryptography challenges
- Contribute to our proprietary quantum error correction framework
- Shape industry standards through peer-reviewed publications and patents
Responsibilities
- Develop novel quantum algorithms for complex optimization problems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum circuits on superconducting platforms
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processors
- Secure $5M+ in government and private research grants
- Present findings at IEEE Quantum Week and Nature Quantum conferences
- Drive open-source quantum software initiatives
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 SDKs
- Published work in Nature/Science or equivalent tier journals
- Proficiency with tensor network simulations (QuTiP, ITensor)
- Experience with superconducting qubit architectures
- Track record of securing research funding