Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation! We're pioneering breakthroughs in quantum algorithms and cryptography that will redefine computing by 2026. Our multidisciplinary team collaborates with MIT, Caltech, and IBM to solve humanity's most complex challenges. As a Quantum Research Scientist, you'll access state-of-the-art facilities in Austin's tech corridor and contribute to projects with global impact. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and dedicated R&D budgets for experimental initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for quantum processors
- Collaborate with hardware teams to prototype quantum circuits
- Publish research in top-tier journals and present at conferences like IEEE Quantum Week
- Secure research partnerships with national labs and academic institutions
- Lead quantum cryptography projects for secure communications
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Strong publication record in quantum information science
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion qubits
- Expertise in quantum machine learning algorithms
- Security clearance eligibility (for government partnerships)