Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of quantum innovation to shape 2026's technological landscape. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to pioneer breakthroughs in quantum algorithms and error correction. Work in our state-of-the-art Austin facility alongside Nobel laureates and industry disruptors. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to publish groundbreaking research and collaborate with Fortune 500 partners deploying quantum solutions.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and cryptography challenges
- Lead quantum error correction research to achieve fault-tolerant computing by 2026
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical machine learning frameworks
- Author high-impact research papers for Nature Physics and IEEE journals
- Mentor junior researchers and collaborate with MIT/Stanford quantum labs
- Translate theoretical models into scalable quantum hardware prototypes
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Quantum Information Science
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum frameworks
- Strong background in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Proficiency in Python and C++ for quantum simulations
- Experience with superconducting or ion-trap quantum systems