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 is seeking visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientists to develop next-generation algorithms and hardware prototypes. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in a state-of-the-art facility, pushing the boundaries of computational physics and machine learning. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and access to our $50M quantum research fund. This role directly contributes to breakthroughs in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for practical industrial applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims using superconducting qubits
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to optimize qubit coherence times
- Publish peer-reviewed research in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $5M+ in government and private research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Information Theory
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum circuit design experience
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum simulation frameworks
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence mechanisms
- Experience with cryogenic quantum computing hardware
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum probability theory
- Ability to secure competitive research funding