Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Researcher to architect next-generation computational paradigms. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to transform theoretical quantum algorithms into scalable commercial applications. Our Austin R&D hub offers cutting-edge lab facilities, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and unparalleled opportunities to shape humanity's digital future.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for machine learning optimization and cryptography
- Lead cross-functional prototyping teams to validate quantum supremacy benchmarks
- Develop error-correction frameworks for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Author peer-reviewed publications for Nature and Science journals
- Secure $5M+ in government/industry research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
- Architect hybrid classical-quantum computing architectures
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum circuit design experience
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum frameworks
- Demonstrated expertise in quantum error correction techniques
- Strong background in machine learning and high-performance computing
- Ability to secure federal research funding (SBIR/STTR preferred)
- US citizenship required for government contract compliance