Job Description
Join NexusLabs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientists to develop groundbreaking algorithms and applications that will redefine industries. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, leveraging our 1000-qubit quantum processors to solve previously impossible computational challenges. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to publish in Nature/Science journals and commercialize breakthrough innovations.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization, cryptography, and machine learning applications
- Lead experiments on our proprietary quantum annealing systems with 1000+ qubits
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum computing
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to optimize quantum gate operations
- Commercialize research through patent development and industry partnerships
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Information Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Published work in peer-reviewed quantum computing journals
- Expertise in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Strong background in linear algebra, probability, and complexity theory
- Experience with quantum error correction codes
- Proven track record of translating research into practical applications