Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're pioneering quantum algorithms that will redefine 2026's technological landscape. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll develop breakthrough solutions for cryptography, optimization, and machine learning. Our state-of-the-art lab in Austin's innovation district offers unparalleled resources to transform theoretical physics into real-world applications.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for practical industrial applications
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to optimize quantum circuit performance
- Lead research initiatives in error correction and quantum decoherence mitigation
- Publish findings in top-tier journals and present at international conferences
- Develop scalable quantum machine learning frameworks for enterprise clients
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum computing methodologies
- Secure government and private sector research grants for quantum initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum focus
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Publication record in quantum information science or quantum computing
- Deep understanding of quantum mechanics principles and tensor networks
- Experience with NISQ-era hardware constraints and error mitigation
- Strong background in linear algebra, probability theory, and complexity theory
- Track record of translating theoretical concepts into practical implementations