Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum revolution. We seek a pioneering Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop breakthrough algorithms for 2026-era applications. Shape the future of computational science while working in our state-of-the-art Austin facility. Ideal candidates will thrive in collaborative environments pushing the boundaries of theoretical and applied quantum mechanics.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for cryptography optimization
- Lead research on fault-tolerant quantum computing architectures
- Collaborate with hardware teams on qubit coherence improvements
- Develop quantum machine learning frameworks for 2026 deployment
- Publish findings in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum theory and simulation
- Secure external funding through NSF and DARPA proposals
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Published research in Nature/Science/IEEE journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction techniques
- Familiarity with NISQ-era hardware constraints
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience with cloud quantum platforms (IBM, Amazon Braket)