Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's quantum revolution. We're pioneering next-gen quantum computing solutions that will redefine global industries. As a Research Scientist, you'll develop breakthrough algorithms in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors. Our cross-functional teams work in agile sprints to solve humanity's most complex challenges—from climate modeling to drug discovery.
We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited R&D budgets, and flexible hybrid work arrangements. Your research will directly impact quantum supremacy milestones and shape the technological landscape for the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for 2026-era computational challenges
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims on 1000+ qubit systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum error correction protocols
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals and industry whitepapers
- Mentor junior researchers and present findings at global quantum symposiums
- Drive quantum cloud platform integration with classical HPC systems
- Secure $1M+ in government/industry research grants annually
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computational Mathematics
- 5+ years of experience with quantum circuit design and simulation
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Strong background in high-performance computing environments
- Experience with quantum hardware platforms (IBM, Rigetti, IonQ)
- Demonstrated ability to secure federal research grants