Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation. We're pioneering next-gen computational solutions that will redefine industries by 2026. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll architect breakthrough algorithms in our state-of-the-art Austin facility.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to integrate quantum-classical hybrid architectures
- Lead research initiatives in quantum machine learning applications
- Publish peer-reviewed papers and present at international conferences
- Secure federal and industry research grants for quantum projects
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum computing principles
- Ensure compliance with quantum security standards (NIST 2.0)
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related quantitative field
- 5+ years of quantum algorithm development experience
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum programming frameworks
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Publication record in Nature/Science or equivalent journals
- Familiarity with quantum hardware platforms (IBM, Rigetti, IonQ)
- Experience with high-performance computing environments
- Clearance for DoD quantum research projects preferred