Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine 2026's technological landscape. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to develop fault-tolerant quantum systems. Our Austin campus offers cutting-edge facilities and a culture where innovation thrives. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and cryptography challenges
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware prototypes
- Develop error-correction protocols for scalable quantum systems
- Collaborate with AI teams to hybridize quantum-classical workflows
- Secure patents for novel quantum methodologies
- Mentor junior researchers and publish findings in Nature/Science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Proficiency with Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Published research in quantum information theory
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and statistical mechanics
- Security clearance eligibility preferred