Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop groundbreaking algorithms and protocols that will redefine computational paradigms. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, leveraging our $500M quantum infrastructure. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the future of artificial intelligence, cryptography, and molecular modeling.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and machine learning applications
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy protocols on 1000+ qubit systems
- Develop error correction techniques for fault-tolerant quantum computing architectures
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum gate operations
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $5M+ in government and industry research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (post-doc preferred)
- 5+ years of quantum computing research with published papers
- Expertise in quantum algorithms (Shor, Grover, VQE)
- Proficiency with Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum circuit simulators
- Experience with superconducting or ion-trap quantum processors
- Strong background in quantum error correction codes
- Demonstrated ability to secure federal research funding