Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing breakthroughs that will redefine computational boundaries. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll architect next-gen algorithms and solve problems previously deemed unsolvable. Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art quantum processors and collaborative innovation spaces where your ideas will shape humanity's digital future.
We offer equity packages, flexible hybrid work, and sabbaticals for deep research immersion. Your work directly impacts industries from pharmaceuticals to cryptography, positioning you at the epicenter of the quantum revolution.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for NISQ-era hardware optimization
- Lead breakthrough research in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processor architectures
- Develop proprietary quantum simulation frameworks for industrial applications
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Secure $1M+ in government grants and industry partnerships
- Mentor PhD researchers in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering with quantum focus
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Publication record in Nature/Science/Physical Review X
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum circuit design frameworks
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence and mitigation techniques
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum systems
- Proven ability to translate theoretical models into experimental implementations