Job Description
Shape the future of technology as a Quantum Computing Research Scientist at Nexus Labs. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine computing by 2026. Join our interdisciplinary team to develop next-generation quantum processors and solve previously unsolvable problems in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and direct collaboration with MIT and Caltech research partners. You'll lead projects with $50M+ quantum computing infrastructure while mentoring the next generation of quantum engineers.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for fault-tolerant quantum processors
- Lead cross-functional teams in quantum hardware-software co-design
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Develop quantum error correction protocols for industrial applications
- Secure $10M+ in DoE/NIST quantum research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Patent novel quantum computing methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years experience with superconducting quantum processors
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum assembly languages
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Familiarity with quantum error correction codes (surface, color codes)
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Experience securing federal quantum research funding