Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop breakthrough algorithms and protocols that will redefine computational boundaries. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin research facility.
Why Nexus Labs? Work on projects with 10-year horizons, shape emerging standards, and access resources including quantum annealing hardware, superconducting qubit arrays, and cryogenic computing infrastructure. Our teams operate at the intersection of theoretical physics, materials science, and AI to solve humanity's grandest challenges.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization, simulation, and machine learning applications
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims using proprietary hardware
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quantum solutions into classical computing frameworks
- Publish peer-reviewed research and contribute to IEEE/ACM quantum computing standards
- Secure $5M+ in DARPA/NSF grants for next-generation quantum research
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (postdoc preferred)
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Published research in Nature/Science/Physical Review journals on quantum computing
- Proficiency in superconducting qubit manipulation and quantum circuit optimization
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence mitigation techniques
- Experience securing federal research grants for quantum initiatives
- Track record of translating theoretical models into experimental prototypes