Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. Our Austin-based innovation hub seeks a visionary Research Scientist to develop next-gen quantum algorithms and hardware prototypes. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in a $50M R&D facility, driving breakthroughs in cryptography, AI, and materials science. This role offers patent ownership opportunities and equity in our moonshot projects.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop error-corrected qubit architectures using superconducting systems
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum hardware modules
- Secure $2M+ in annual research grants from NSF and DARPA
- Publish findings in Nature Physics and IEEE journals
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum assembly languages
- Published work in top-tier quantum research journals
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems
- Security clearance eligibility preferred