Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing applications for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop groundbreaking algorithms and hardware solutions that will redefine computational boundaries. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin research facility, working on projects that could solve previously unsolvable problems in cryptography, materials science, and artificial intelligence.
What You'll Experience:
• Access to IBM's quantum cloud network and D-Wave quantum processors
• Participation in DOE and NSF-funded quantum initiatives
• Annual research budget of $50,000 for conference attendance and experimental equipment
• Flexible hybrid work policy with 20% dedicated R&D time
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for real-world optimization problems
- Lead hardware-software co-design initiatives for quantum error correction
- Publish findings in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, Quantum Information Processing)
- Secure external funding through NSF and DARPA proposals
- Mentor PhD fellows in quantum machine learning applications
- Develop industry partnerships for quantum cloud computing platforms
- Present breakthrough research at international quantum symposia
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related quantum field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years hands-on experience with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Publication record in quantum information science or quantum computing
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics principles
- Experience with superconducting qubit manipulation or ion trap systems
- Proven ability to secure competitive research funding