Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Research Scientist to develop scalable quantum algorithms and architectures that will redefine computational boundaries. This role offers unparalleled opportunity to shape the future of AI, cryptography, and materials science while working in our state-of-the-art Austin facility.
Our team operates at the intersection of theoretical physics and practical application, collaborating with MIT, Stanford, and NASA on next-generation quantum systems. You'll lead breakthrough projects in error correction, quantum supremacy, and hybrid quantum-classical computing models that will power the next decade of innovation.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error-correction protocols to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computation
- Lead experimental validation of quantum hardware prototypes at 10mK temperatures
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to optimize qubit connectivity and gate fidelity
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Mentor PhD researchers and quantum computing interns
- Secure $2M+ in NSF/DARPA quantum computing grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum programming frameworks
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Experience with cryogenic quantum control systems
- Strong Python/C++ programming skills with low-level hardware interfacing
- US citizenship required for government contract compliance