Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll develop breakthrough algorithms and hardware architectures that will redefine computational boundaries. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, where we're building the quantum infrastructure that will power the next generation of AI, cryptography, and scientific discovery.
We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited PTO, and a flexible hybrid work model. Our team includes pioneers from IBM, Google Quantum, and MIT, united by a mission to solve humanity's most complex challenges through quantum innovation.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for practical 2026 applications
- Lead hardware-software co-design for next-gen quantum processors
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum machine learning frameworks
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Secure $5M+ in research grants from NSF and DARPA
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum programming frameworks
- Published work in Nature/Science or IEEE Transactions on Quantum Engineering
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Deep understanding of quantum hardware architectures (superconducting, trapped ions)
- Strong background in linear algebra, probability, and statistical mechanics