Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientists to develop groundbreaking algorithms and hardware prototypes that will redefine computational boundaries. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to collaborate with Nobel laureates, publish in top-tier journals, and shape the future of quantum information science.
Our state-of-the-art Austin facility provides access to 128-qubit quantum processors, cryogenic cooling systems, and a $50M annual research budget. You'll work in an environment where curiosity is encouraged, failure is reframed as discovery, and your ideas could transform industries from pharmaceuticals to cryptography.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to test quantum processors at cryogenic temperatures
- Lead research initiatives in quantum machine learning applications
- Publish findings in Nature/Science journals and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Mentor PhD candidates and supervise postdoctoral researchers
- Secure $2M+ in annual research grants from NSF and DARPA
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum focus
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum circuit optimization
- Publication record in quantum computing or condensed matter physics
- Expertise in quantum error correction and topological quantum computing
- Experience with superconducting qubit systems or trapped-ion platforms
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis
- US citizenship required for government contract compliance