Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll pioneer breakthrough algorithms and architectures that will redefine technology by 2026. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, where your work directly impacts cryptography, drug discovery, and artificial intelligence.
We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited PTO, and a $20k annual innovation budget for conferences and patents. Our interdisciplinary teams blend physics, computer science, and engineering to solve humanity's grandest challenges.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead research projects in quantum machine learning applications
- Collaborate with hardware teams to validate quantum supremacy claims
- Publish findings in Nature/Science journals and present at IEEE conferences
- Mentor PhD candidates and secure NSF/DARPA grants
- Participate in ethical AI frameworks for quantum deployments
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years experience with Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Published work in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and decoherence mitigation
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Proficiency in Python/C++ with high-performance computing experience
- Experience with superconducting or ion trap quantum systems