Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. Our Austin-based innovation hub seeks a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-generation algorithms and hardware architectures. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to solve previously unsolvable challenges in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization. This role offers unparalleled resources, flexible work arrangements, and equity in a rapidly scaling unicorn company.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for practical industry applications
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing quantum hardware prototypes
- Publish breakthrough research in peer-reviewed journals and conferences
- Secure and manage multi-million dollar research grants from DARPA/NSF
- Mentor junior researchers and establish university partnerships
- Translate theoretical models into scalable quantum computing solutions
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant systems
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Strong publication record in Nature/Science/Physical Review journals
- Demonstrated ability to secure federal research funding
- Experience with superconducting or photonic quantum systems