Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Technologies at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine 2026's technological landscape. As a Quantum Computing Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to solve humanity's most complex challenges—from climate modeling to drug discovery.
Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art quantum annealers and cryogenic processors. You'll lead projects in quantum machine learning, cryptography, and optimization while mentoring the next generation of quantum pioneers.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for practical applications in finance, logistics, and AI
- Develop error-correction protocols for quantum processors operating at millikelvin temperatures
- Lead cross-functional teams of physicists, engineers, and software developers
- Publish breakthrough research in peer-reviewed quantum computing journals
- Secure $5M+ in research grants from NSF and DARPA
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or Q# programming frameworks
- Published research in Nature/Science journals on quantum systems
- Proficiency with superconducting qubit manipulation and control systems
- Deep understanding of quantum entanglement and decoherence mitigation
- Strong track record of translating theoretical concepts into practical solutions