Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop groundbreaking algorithms and architectures that will redefine computational boundaries. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, where innovation meets execution. Your work will directly impact fields from drug discovery to climate modeling, positioning Nexus Labs as the global leader in quantum supremacy.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for complex optimization problems
- Lead research on fault-tolerant quantum computing architectures
- Develop quantum machine learning frameworks for predictive analytics
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize qubit coherence times
- Publish high-impact research in peer-reviewed journals and conferences
- Secure federal and private research funding for quantum initiatives
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum physics and computational theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related quantum field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Publication record in Nature/Science or top-tier quantum conferences
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and decoherence
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion qubit systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory