Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop breakthrough algorithms and hardware prototypes that will redefine computational boundaries. Our Austin-based innovation hub offers cutting-edge resources and collaborative freedom to transform theoretical concepts into real-world applications.
Why Nexus Quantum Labs? We provide competitive equity packages, flexible research schedules, and direct access to our $50M quantum computing infrastructure. Work alongside Nobel laureates and disrupt industries from healthcare to cryptography.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for complex optimization problems
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware prototypes
- Collaborate with engineering teams on scalable quantum processor architecture
- Publish research in leading quantum computing journals and conferences
- Secure federal and private research grants for quantum innovation
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Experience with quantum hardware platforms (IBM Q, Rigetti, IonQ)
- Strong publication record in peer-reviewed quantum computing journals
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical implementations