Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. Our Austin-based innovation hub seeks a visionary Research Scientist to develop next-gen quantum algorithms and architectures. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in an environment where theoretical physics meets practical application. We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited R&D budget, and flexible work arrangements designed for peak innovation.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum error correction protocols for fault-tolerant systems
- Develop novel quantum machine learning algorithms for 2026-era data processing
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum-classical hybrid architectures
- Author breakthrough research papers for Nature Physics and IEEE journals
- Secure $5M+ in government and private quantum computing grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum-cooled superconducting qubits
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (post-doc preferred)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum circuit optimization tools
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence mitigation strategies
- Experience with high-performance computing clusters (HPC)
- Track record of securing federal research grants (NSF/DOE)
- Expertise in quantum machine learning frameworks