Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop groundbreaking algorithms and hardware prototypes that will redefine computational boundaries. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, contributing to projects that could solve previously unsolvable challenges in cryptography, drug discovery, and climate modeling.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for practical applications
- Lead experimental research on quantum error correction techniques
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical computing frameworks
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize qubit architectures
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Secure patents for quantum computing innovations
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum algorithms (Shor, Grover, VQE)
- Proficiency with quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit)
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Publication record in quantum computing journals
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems