Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological innovation as we pioneer the next computing paradigm. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop groundbreaking algorithms and applications that will define the digital landscape of 2026 and beyond. Collaborate with world-class physicists and engineers in our state-of-the-art Austin facility to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error mitigation strategies for current quantum hardware limitations
- Lead cross-functional research initiatives in quantum machine learning
- Publish findings in top-tier journals and present at international conferences
- Secure external funding through NSF and DARPA grant proposals
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum theory and experimental physics
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Strong publication record in quantum information science
- Demonstrated ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical implementations
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum systems