Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological innovation as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-gen algorithms and architectures that will redefine computational boundaries. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and cutting-edge engineers in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, pushing the limits of quantum supremacy while solving real-world challenges in cryptography, AI optimization, and materials science.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for practical industrial applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum circuits on superconducting and photonic platforms
- Develop error mitigation techniques to enhance quantum coherence
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum-accelerated machine learning models
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
- Secure patents for proprietary quantum computing methodologies
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum programming frameworks
- Strong background in linear algebra, probability theory, and computational complexity
- Publication record in quantum computing or quantum information
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems or photonic quantum processors
- Demonstrated ability to translate theoretical concepts into experimental prototypes