Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. Our Austin-based innovation hub is seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-generation algorithms and hardware interfaces that will redefine computational boundaries. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in a hyper-growth environment where your work directly impacts global tech infrastructure. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible R&D budgets, and access to cutting-edge quantum hardware including IBM Quantum and Rigetti systems.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for scalable quantum systems
- Lead interdisciplinary research teams in quantum hardware-software co-design
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Secure government and private sector research grants
- Advise product teams on quantum computing commercialization strategies
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum specialization
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Publication record in quantum computing or quantum information theory
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence and error correction
- Experience with quantum hardware platforms (ion traps, superconducting qubits)
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis