Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Nexus Quantum Labs as we redefine computational boundaries for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-gen algorithms and hardware prototypes that will shape the future of technology. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to work with cutting-edge quantum systems and collaborate with Nobel laureates in our state-of-the-art Austin facility.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop error mitigation protocols for NISQ-era quantum processors
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum architectures
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and foster cross-functional innovation
- Secure federal and private R&D funding for quantum initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum focus
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and simulation frameworks
- Published work in quantum information science or related areas
- Proficiency in Python and quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems preferred