Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine 2026's technological landscape. As a Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates to develop fault-tolerant quantum systems while mentoring the next generation of quantum engineers. Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art cryogenic labs and offers competitive equity packages.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and cryptography
- Lead experiments on superconducting qubit systems at millikelvin temperatures
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Develop error correction protocols for scalable quantum processors
- Collaborate with hardware teams to improve qubit coherence times
- Mentor PhD interns in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics/Computer Science or equivalent experience
- 3+ years hands-on quantum algorithm development
- Proficiency in Qiskit/Cirq and Python/C++
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Experience with cryogenic quantum measurement systems
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction codes