Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation as we pioneer breakthroughs for 2026 and beyond. We seek a Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-generation algorithms and protocols that will redefine computational boundaries. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and cutting-edge engineers in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, contributing to projects that could revolutionize cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for complex computational problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for scalable quantum systems
- Collaborate on hybrid quantum-classical computing architectures
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims
- Publish high-impact research in peer-reviewed journals
- Mentor junior researchers and cross-functional teams
- Secure external funding through NSF and DARPA proposals
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Information Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency with Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Published work in quantum error correction or algorithm design
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience with superconducting or ion-trap quantum systems
- Proven ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical implementations