Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine 2026's technological landscape. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to solve humanity's most complex challenges in cryptography, drug discovery, and AI optimization. Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art cryogenic labs and unlimited R&D resources.
We offer competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work, and dedicated quantum hardware access. Shape the future of computation with us.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for real-world applications
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum-classical hybrid systems
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Optimize quantum circuit performance on superconducting platforms
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum computing
- Collaborate with hardware teams on qubit coherence improvements
- Secure $5M+ in government and industry research grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Quipper)
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent quantum computing venues
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum processors
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis
- Proven ability to translate theoretical concepts into functional prototypes