Job Description
Join Nexus 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 that will redefine computational boundaries. In this role, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, where your work will directly impact fields from drug discovery to climate modeling.
What You'll Achieve: Design fault-tolerant quantum architectures, publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals, and translate theoretical innovations into practical quantum applications. You'll lead cross-functional teams of physicists, engineers, and data scientists to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop error-corrected quantum computing architectures
- Lead research on quantum machine learning applications
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum circuits
- Secure $5M+ in government and private research funding
- Mentor junior researchers and publish 3+ high-impact papers annually
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Proven track record of peer-reviewed publications
- Experience with superconducting or photonic quantum systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and computational complexity
- Ability to translate theoretical models into practical implementations