Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution! We're pioneering quantum computing solutions that will redefine global industries. As a Quantum Computing Research Scientist, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and MIT alumni to develop next-gen quantum algorithms and error-correction techniques. Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art labs with 300-qubit processors and partners with NASA, IBM, and DARPA. We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited PTO, and a $10K annual innovation budget.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization problems in finance and logistics
- Develop novel error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead cross-functional teams in translating theoretical models into practical applications
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature Physics and IEEE journals
- Secure $1M+ in DARPA/NASA quantum computing grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
- Contribute to open-source quantum computing frameworks
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum assembly languages
- Publication record in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience with high-performance computing clusters
- Clearance eligibility for government research contracts