Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of the 2026 technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine industries from healthcare to finance. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll work in our state-of-the-art Austin facility developing next-gen quantum algorithms, error-correction protocols, and hybrid quantum-classical systems. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in an environment that values audacious innovation and intellectual rigor. We offer competitive compensation, equity packages, and unparalleled resources to accelerate your breakthroughs.
Responsibilities
- Lead research initiatives in quantum algorithm design and optimization for commercial applications
- Develop novel quantum error-correction techniques to overcome current hardware limitations
- Collaborate with engineering teams to prototype and test quantum computing architectures
- Publish findings in top-tier journals and present at international quantum computing conferences
- Secure research funding through grant proposals and industry partnerships
- Mentor junior researchers and contribute to our quantum computing curriculum
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum computing specialization
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Expertise in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Strong background in quantum information theory and quantum mechanics
- Published research in peer-reviewed quantum computing journals
- Experience with quantum hardware platforms (superconducting, trapped ions, photonic)
- Proficiency in high-performance computing environments