Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll design next-gen quantum algorithms, collaborate with world-class physicists, and develop breakthrough applications in cryptography, material science, and AI optimization. Our state-of-the-art Austin facility houses 128-qubit processors and offers unparalleled resources for experimental quantum research.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for commercial applications
- Lead experimental research on quantum error correction and qubit stability
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical machine learning frameworks
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum gate operations
- Publish peer-reviewed research in top quantum computing journals
- Secure patents for proprietary quantum methodologies
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum physics fundamentals
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Expertise in quantum circuit design using Qiskit or Cirq
- Published research in quantum error correction or topological qubits
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Proficiency in Python and high-performance computing frameworks
- Experience with cloud-based quantum simulators (IBM Quantum, AWS Braket)