Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine industries by 2026. As a Research Scientist, you'll architect next-gen quantum systems solving previously unsolvable problems in cryptography, material science, and AI optimization. Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art cryogenic labs and collaborative pods where Nobel laureates and PhDs converge. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work, and sponsored quantum computing certifications.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for commercial applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy protocols
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to optimize quantum error correction
- Publish peer-reviewed research in Nature/Science journals
- Mentor postdoctoral researchers in quantum information theory
- Secure $2M+ in government/industry grants annually
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Engineering
- 3+ years quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum assembly languages
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Security clearance eligibility preferred