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 collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT PhDs to solve humanity's most complex challenges in cryptography, AI optimization, and material science.
Why Nexus? Our Austin campus features a 128-qubit quantum processor and $50M in funding from NASA and DARPA. We offer equity grants, sabbatical programs, and unlimited access to our quantum simulation cloud.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for commercial applications
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum-resistant encryption systems
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature Physics/Science journals
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum computing
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to optimize qubit coherence times
- Secure $2M+ in government/private research grants annually
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum circuit optimization
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Security clearance eligibility (preferred)
- Experience with high-performance computing clusters