Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. Our Austin-based innovation hub seeks a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-generation algorithms and hardware prototypes that will redefine computational boundaries. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and cutting-edge engineers in a state-of-the-art facility powered by renewable energy, where breakthroughs in cryptography, AI optimization, and material science converge. We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited learning stipends, and the opportunity to shape humanity's digital future.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for complex optimization problems in logistics and drug discovery
- Lead prototyping of qubit architectures using superconducting and photonic systems
- Develop error-correction frameworks for fault-tolerant quantum processors
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum-accelerated machine learning models
- Publish research in top-tier journals and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Secure $5M+ in DARPA and NSF research grants
- Mentor postdoctoral researchers in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (postdoc preferred)
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with quantum circuit design using Qiskit or Cirq
- Published research in quantum error correction or topological qubits
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and quantum simulation frameworks
- Demonstrated success in securing federal research grants
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence mitigation techniques
- Experience with cryogenic quantum computing hardware
- Strong background in quantum cryptography protocols