Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution! We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine technology by 2026. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT PhDs to develop scalable quantum systems. Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art labs with 300-qubit processors and 24/7 cryogenic support. Enjoy unlimited research budgets, flexible hybrid work, and stock options in this mission-critical role.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning
- Lead experiments on superconducting quantum processors
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Collaborate with hardware teams to improve qubit coherence times
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
- Secure $1M+ in NSF/DARPA grants annually
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Engineering
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research
- Expertise in Qiskit/Cirq and quantum circuit optimization
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Experience with cryogenic systems and microwave control
- Strong background in quantum error correction codes