Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution! We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine 2026's technological landscape. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll design breakthrough solutions in cryptography, optimization, and AI acceleration while collaborating with Nobel laureates in our state-of-the-art Austin facility. Your work will directly shape the next generation of secure communications and computational frameworks.
Responsibilities
- Develop novel quantum algorithms for real-world applications
- Lead experimental validation on 100+ qubit quantum processors
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum error correction
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier journals
- Secure $2M+ in quantum computing research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in quantum circuit optimization and error correction
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent frameworks
- Publication record in Nature/Science journals
- Experience with superconducting or photonic qubits
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics