Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer breakthroughs in quantum computing for 2026 and beyond. Our Austin-based innovation hub is seeking visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientists to develop next-generation algorithms and hardware solutions that will redefine computational paradigms. Collaborate with world-class physicists and engineers in an environment that values curiosity, precision, and transformative thinking. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the future of artificial intelligence, cryptography, and complex system modeling through cutting-edge quantum research.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error-correction techniques for scalable quantum systems
- Collaborate on hardware-software co-design for quantum processors
- Publish peer-reviewed research in leading scientific journals
- Lead cross-functional teams in translating theoretical models into practical applications
- Secure external funding through grant proposals and industry partnerships
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related quantitative field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Deep understanding of quantum mechanics and information theory
- Publication record in quantum computing or high-energy physics
- Expertise in machine learning frameworks for quantum data analysis
- Experience with superconducting or photonic quantum hardware