Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution! We're seeking visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientists to pioneer breakthroughs that will redefine technology by 2026. Our Austin-based hub combines cutting-edge labs with collaborative innovation spaces where you'll develop quantum algorithms, error-correction protocols, and hybrid computing architectures.
As part of our elite Future Technologies Division, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to solve humanity's most complex challenges—from drug discovery to climate modeling. We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited R&D budgets, and access to our 128-qubit quantum processors.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop quantum error correction techniques to achieve fault-tolerant computing
- Lead interdisciplinary research teams to bridge quantum-classical computing paradigms
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences (Nature, Science, QIP)
- Translate theoretical models into practical quantum computing applications
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum circuit designs
- Secure government and industry grants for frontier quantum research
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum computing specialization
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Expertise in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Quil)
- Published research in quantum information science or quantum error correction
- Strong background in linear algebra, probability theory, and computational complexity
- Experience with superconducting or photonic quantum systems
- Proven ability to secure competitive research funding