Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. Our Austin-based innovation hub is seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-gen algorithms and hardware architectures that will redefine computational boundaries. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in an environment where curiosity fuels breakthroughs.
We offer competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and access to cutting-edge quantum processors. As part of our mission to solve humanity's most complex challenges, you'll contribute to projects in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization that will shape the next decade of technological progress.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processor architectures
- Lead research initiatives in quantum machine learning applications
- Publish findings in top-tier journals and present at international conferences
- Mentor junior researchers and cross-functional engineering teams
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published research in quantum information science
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction techniques
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum hardware
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities