Job Description
Join Nexus Future 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 protocols that will redefine computational boundaries. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin research facility, where innovation meets impact.
What you'll achieve: Design and implement quantum algorithms for real-world applications; publish high-impact research in top-tier journals; contribute to open-source quantum frameworks; and mentor the next generation of quantum pioneers. Your work will directly shape the future of cryptography, AI, and materials science.
Responsibilities
- Develop novel quantum algorithms and error-correction protocols
- Lead experimental quantum computing projects on superconducting platforms
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum-machine learning models
- Secure research funding through NSF and DARPA proposals
- Mentor postdoctoral researchers and PhD candidates
- Present findings at IEEE Quantum Week and QIP conferences
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum circuit design experience
- Publication record in Nature/Science or Physical Review X
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum frameworks
- Demonstrated expertise in quantum error mitigation techniques
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and complex analysis