Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution as we pioneer quantum solutions for 2026's most complex challenges. We're seeking a Quantum Computing Research Scientist to architect next-generation algorithms and hardware interfaces that will redefine industries from healthcare to cryptography. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, leveraging our $500M quantum infrastructure to solve problems previously deemed impossible.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation applications
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead cross-functional teams to integrate quantum solutions with classical computing frameworks
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and present at global conferences
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to optimize quantum processor architectures
- Secure $5M+ in research grants for quantum computing initiatives
- Mentor PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Information Science
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum programming frameworks
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent top-tier journals
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and topological qubits
- Proven ability to secure federal research grants (NSF/DOE/DARPA)
- Strong background in machine learning and high-performance computing
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems and microwave control electronics