Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum computing innovation. We're pioneering breakthroughs that will redefine technological capabilities by 2026. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll develop next-gen quantum algorithms and optimize hardware-software interfaces to solve previously unsolvable problems. Our Austin hub offers state-of-the-art labs and collaborative spaces where your expertise will shape the future of computational science.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for complex optimization problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for scalable quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize qubit coherence times
- Lead cross-functional projects with AI and materials science teams
- Publish research in top-tier journals and present at international conferences
- Secure research funding through grant proposals and industry partnerships
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum algorithm development (QAOA, VQE, Grover's)
- Proficiency with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Strong background in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Publication record in quantum computing or adjacent fields
- Ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical implementations