Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. Our Austin-based R&D hub seeks a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop next-gen algorithms and hardware architectures that will redefine computational paradigms. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in an environment where theoretical physics meets real-world application. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the future of artificial intelligence, cryptography, and materials science.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization problems in finance and logistics
- Develop error correction protocols for scalable quantum processors
- Lead experimental validation of quantum supremacy claims
- Collaborate with hardware teams on qubit architecture improvements
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $5M+ in government and private research grants
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum programming frameworks
- Published record in top-tier quantum computing conferences
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence and error mitigation
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware systems
- Strong mathematical foundations in linear algebra and probability
- US citizenship or permanent residency required for government contracts