Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine industries by 2026. As a Research Scientist, you'll develop scalable quantum systems to solve previously unsolvable challenges in cryptography, material science, and AI optimization. Our Austin hub offers cutting-edge facilities and collaboration with Nobel laureates in a culture that values audacious innovation.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for complex optimization problems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum circuits on superconducting platforms
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with AI teams to hybridize quantum-classical machine learning models
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and drive quantum computing roadmap initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum circuit development experience
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum programming frameworks
- Publication record in quantum information science
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware systems
- Proven ability to translate theoretical concepts into experimental implementations