Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing applications that will redefine industries worldwide. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT PhDs to develop scalable quantum algorithms for cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization. Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art cryogenic labs and offers unparalleled work-life balance in one of America's fastest-growing tech ecosystems.
We provide competitive equity packages, unlimited PTO, and dedicated research funding. Shape the future of technology while advancing your career in our cutting-edge environment.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for commercial applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy protocols
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum error correction
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum machine learning
- Secure $1M+ in NSF/DARPA research grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics/Computer Science or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Published research in quantum information theory
- Proficiency in Qiskit/Cirq frameworks
- Experience with quantum annealing systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and topology
- US citizenship required for government contract work