Job Description
Join Nexus 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 next-generation algorithms and architectures that will redefine computational boundaries. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to collaborate with Nobel laureates and publish breakthrough research in peer-reviewed journals.
Our state-of-the-art Austin facility houses 100+ qubit processors and dedicated cryogenic research labs. You'll work on projects spanning quantum cryptography, optimization algorithms, and machine learning acceleration, with direct impact on industries from pharmaceuticals to aerospace.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for practical 2026-era applications
- Lead experiments on superconducting and photonic quantum computing platforms
- Develop error mitigation techniques for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processor architectures
- Publish research in top-tier journals and present at international conferences
- Secure external funding through NSF and DoE grant applications
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum focus
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent journals
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Expertise in at least one quantum hardware platform (superconducting/ion trap/photonic)
- Experience with high-performance computing and parallelization techniques