Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution! We're pioneering next-gen quantum algorithms that will redefine computational boundaries. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and disrupt industries from healthcare to finance. Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art cryogenic labs and unlimited compute resources. We offer equity packages, flexible hybrid work, and sabbaticals for breakthrough projects. Be part of the team that's building tomorrow's reality today.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead cross-functional projects with AI and materials science teams
- Publish groundbreaking research in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $2M+ in government/private quantum grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum circuit experience
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Proficiency in Qiskit/Quil programming frameworks
- Experience with IBM Quantum Experience or Rigetti systems
- Demonstrated ability to secure research funding
- Strong background in linear algebra and topology