Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological innovation as we pioneer the next frontier of computing. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop breakthrough algorithms and applications that will shape the digital landscape of 2026 and beyond. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art Austin facility.
Our research division focuses on quantum supremacy, error correction, and practical quantum applications for cryptography, optimization, and machine learning. You'll lead projects that could revolutionize industries from pharmaceuticals to logistics, with access to our 128-qubit quantum processor network and $50M annual research budget.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms targeting near-term hardware capabilities
- Develop error mitigation techniques for noisy intermediate-scale quantum computers
- Lead cross-functional teams to translate quantum research into commercial applications
- Publish findings in top-tier journals and present at international conferences
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum circuit performance
- Secure research grants and patents for novel quantum methodologies
- Mentor junior researchers and quantum computing interns
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum computing focus
- 3+ years of experience with quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Publication record in quantum information science or quantum algorithms
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant computing
- Strong background in linear algebra, probability theory, and computational complexity
- Experience with cloud quantum computing platforms (IBM Quantum, Amazon Braket)
- Proven ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical implementations