Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of technological innovation as we pioneer quantum computing solutions that will redefine the 2026 landscape. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-gen algorithms and hardware prototypes that will power the next decade's breakthroughs. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, where your work directly impacts Fortune 500 clients and government initiatives.
This role offers unparalleled resources including access to IBM Quantum systems, NVIDIA H100 clusters, and a $50M R&D budget. We provide relocation assistance, equity packages, and flexible hybrid work arrangements for exceptional candidates.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Lead hardware-software co-design for quantum error correction protocols
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, etc.)
- Develop patentable quantum computing architectures targeting 2026 deployment
- Mentor cross-functional teams of physicists, engineers, and software developers
- Secure federal and private funding for quantum initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum focus
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Published research in quantum computing or quantum information theory
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum frameworks
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence and error correction
- Track record of translating theoretical concepts into practical implementations
- Experience with superconducting or photonic quantum systems