Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution! We're seeking visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientists to develop breakthrough algorithms and applications for the 2026 quantum landscape. Work in our state-of-the-art Austin facility collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers to solve humanity's most complex challenges across medicine, logistics, and artificial intelligence. Enjoy competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work, and dedicated research funding.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop error mitigation protocols for NISQ-era quantum processors
- Lead cross-functional research teams in quantum machine learning applications
- Author peer-reviewed publications and patent innovations in quantum computing
- Collaborate with hardware teams to co-design quantum processor architectures
- Translate theoretical models into practical quantum advantage solutions
- Present findings at international quantum computing conferences
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, etc.)
- Published research in quantum information science or related fields
- Strong background in linear algebra, probability theory, and complexity classes
- Experience with high-performance computing and parallel processing
- Demonstrated ability to translate abstract concepts into practical implementations