Job Description
Step into the future with Nexus Quantum Labs! We're pioneering the next technological revolution and seeking visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientists to join our elite Austin-based team. As a key architect of tomorrow's digital landscape, you'll develop groundbreaking quantum algorithms, push the boundaries of computational physics, and collaborate with Nobel Prize-winning researchers. Our state-of-the-art facility offers unparalleled resourcesâincluding quantum annealers and superconducting processorsâto transform theoretical concepts into real-world solutions that will redefine industries from medicine to cryptography.
Join us in building the quantum internet, optimizing machine learning through quantum parallelism, and solving problems once deemed impossible. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and access to our annual Quantum Innovation Summit in Switzerland. If you're ready to leave your mark on history, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization, cryptography, and simulation applications
- Lead experimental research using superconducting qubits and quantum annealing systems
- Develop error-correction protocols to advance quantum decoherence mitigation
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to optimize quantum-classical hybrid workflows
- Publish findings in Nature/Science journals and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Mentor junior researchers and secure $5M+ in government/industry grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or Applied Mathematics (post-docs encouraged)
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and quantum machine learning frameworks
- Proficiency with Qiskit, Cirq, or Q# programming environments
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems and microwave control electronics
- Strong background in linear algebra, topology, and quantum information theory