Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine technology by 2026. As a Research Scientist, you'll architect breakthrough solutions in cryptography, machine learning, and materials science. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and lead projects with global impact in our state-of-the-art Austin research campus.
We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited R&D budgets, and flexible hybrid work arrangements. Your work will directly shape the quantum computing landscape for the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum applications
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science)
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Secure $5M+ in government/industry research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates and junior researchers
- Present findings at international conferences (QIP, IEEE Quantum)
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of quantum algorithm implementation experience
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum programming frameworks
- Published research in quantum computing or theoretical physics
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Proven grant-writing and project leadership success
- US citizenship required for government contract work