Job Description
Shape the future of computing at Nexus Labs! We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to lead groundbreaking projects in our 2026 initiative. Join our interdisciplinary team at the forefront of quantum innovation, developing scalable algorithms and solving previously impossible computational challenges. You'll collaborate with world-class physicists and engineers in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, pushing the boundaries of quantum supremacy while contributing to real-world applications in cryptography, drug discovery, and artificial intelligence.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for 2026-era computational problems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware prototypes at cryogenic temperatures
- Develop error correction techniques for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with product teams to translate quantum research into commercial solutions
- Publish findings in top-tier journals and present at international conferences
- Secure federal and private research funding through grant proposals
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum computing methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Information Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Proficiency with quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Quil)
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Publication record in quantum computing or related fields
- Experience with quantum hardware platforms (IBM Q, Rigetti, IonQ)
- Ability to work in cross-functional teams with non-technical stakeholders