Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions that will redefine 2026's digital landscape. We're seeking visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientists to develop breakthrough algorithms and hardware prototypes that will solve previously impossible computational challenges. Our Austin-based innovation hub offers unparalleled resources and collaborative freedom to explore the quantum frontier.
As a key member of our Future Technologies Division, you'll work in state-of-the-art labs alongside Nobel Prize-winning physicists and AI pioneers. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to publish groundbreaking research in top-tier journals. Help us build the computational infrastructure that will power humanity's next great leap.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization, cryptography, and machine learning applications
- Develop error-correction protocols to advance quantum decoherence mitigation
- Collaborate with hardware teams to prototype scalable quantum processor architectures
- Lead research initiatives in quantum neural networks and quantum machine learning
- Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and contribute to patent development strategy
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, Computer Science, or related field with 3+ years research experience
- Expertise in quantum algorithm design and quantum circuit optimization
- Proficiency with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Strong publication record in quantum computing or theoretical physics
- Experience with quantum hardware platforms (superconducting, trapped ions, photonic)
- Demonstrated ability to secure research grants and funding
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault-tolerant computing