Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries worldwide. As a Research Scientist, you'll work in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, collaborating with Nobel laureates and disruptors to solve humanity's most complex challenges. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to publish groundbreaking research, secure patents, and shape the quantum landscape.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation
- Develop error-correction protocols for scalable quantum systems
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum hardware interfaces
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Secure government and private sector research grants
- Mentor junior scientists in quantum mechanics principles
- Collaborate with AI/ML teams to hybridize quantum-classical workflows
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and QIS frameworks
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and quantum SDKs (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Strong publication record in quantum computing or condensed matter physics
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems or superconducting qubits
- Demonstrated ability to secure research funding
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance