Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum computing innovation! We're pioneering next-generation quantum algorithms that will redefine computational capabilities by 2026. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and develop breakthrough solutions for cryptography, optimization, and machine learning. Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art quantum labs and a culture where curiosity drives progress.
We offer competitive compensation, equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to publish in top-tier journals. Shape the future of technology with us!
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for practical applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum systems on superconducting and photonic platforms
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum computing
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum-accelerated machine learning models
- Secure research funding through NSF and DARPA proposals
- Mentor junior researchers and publish findings in Nature/Science
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of quantum computing research with published papers
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and quantum error correction
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Experience with superconducting qubit systems or photonic quantum processors
- Demonstrated ability to translate theoretical concepts into experimental implementations
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory