Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation as we build the computational backbone of 2026. We're seeking a pioneering Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-gen algorithms and error-correction protocols that will redefine technological boundaries. In this role, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin R&D center, contributing to breakthroughs that will shape humanity's digital future.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop advanced error-correction techniques for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead experimental validation of quantum protocols on superconducting qubit platforms
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum-classical hybrid systems
- Publish groundbreaking research in top-tier journals and industry whitepapers
- Secure federal and private funding for quantum computing initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerance architectures
- Proficiency with quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent tier journals
- Demonstrated success in securing R&D funding ($1M+ preferred)