Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of computational revolution as we pioneer quantum applications for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop groundbreaking algorithms that will redefine industries. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and work in our state-of-the-art Austin facility to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims using IBM Quantum and Rigetti systems
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum computing
- Collaborate with AI teams to hybridize classical-quantum neural networks
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature Physics and Science journals
- Secure $5M+ in DARPA and NSF research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit)
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience with superconducting qubit manipulation
- Proven track record of translating theory into experimental results