Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop groundbreaking algorithms and systems that will redefine computational boundaries. In this role, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, working on projects that could solve previously unsolvable problems in medicine, climate modeling, and artificial intelligence.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for practical applications in machine learning and cryptography
- Lead experimental quantum system optimization in cryogenic environments
- Develop error correction protocols for scalable quantum processors
- Collaborate with hardware teams to integrate software solutions with quantum hardware
- Publish research in top-tier journals and present at international quantum computing conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and contribute to quantum computing education initiatives
- Secure and manage research grants from NSF, DARPA, and private sector partners
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum computing specialization
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published research in quantum error correction or fault-tolerant computing
- Expertise in quantum algorithm design for optimization problems
- Strong background in linear algebra, quantum mechanics, and computational complexity
- Experience with high-performance computing environments and parallel processing
- Proven ability to secure competitive research funding