Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries worldwide. As a Research Scientist, you'll work in our state-of-the-art Austin facility alongside Nobel laureates and MIT alumni to develop scalable quantum algorithms and error-correction protocols. Our interdisciplinary teams blend physics, computer science, and AI to solve problems once deemed impossible.
We offer competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and exclusive access to our $50M quantum computing lab. Your research will directly impact breakthroughs in drug discovery, climate modeling, and cryptography.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop novel error-correction techniques for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to translate theoretical models into practical implementations
- Publish research in Nature Physics and IEEE Quantum journals
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
- Secure $2M+ in annual research grants from NSF and DARPA
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent industry experience)
- 3+ years of quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum programming frameworks
- Published research in quantum computing or quantum information theory
- Strong background in linear algebra, probability, and statistical mechanics
- Experience with superconducting qubit or ion trap systems