Job Description
Join NexusLabs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing breakthroughs for the 2026 era. Our Austin-based innovation hub seeks a visionary Research Scientist to develop next-gen quantum algorithms and hardware solutions. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and disrupt industries from pharmaceuticals to logistics in an environment where curiosity fuels progress. We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited R&D budgets, and the freedom to publish groundbreaking research.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for complex optimization problems
- Lead cross-functional teams in quantum hardware-software integration
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Publish peer-reviewed papers in top-tier scientific journals
- Secure $5M+ in government/private quantum research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum computing theory
- Patent novel quantum computing methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum circuit design experience
- Expertise in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published research in Nature/Science/Physical Review journals
- Proficiency in high-performance computing environments
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Experience with quantum annealing systems (D-Wave, Rigetti)
- Track record of securing government research grants