Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Research Scientist to develop breakthrough algorithms and hardware prototypes that will redefine computational paradigms. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to collaborate with Nobel laureates and publish in top-tier journals while contributing to projects with global impact.
Our Austin-based innovation hub provides state-of-the-art facilities and a culture that rewards bold thinking. You'll work in an interdisciplinary environment combining quantum physics, machine learning, and materials science to solve previously insurmountable challenges in cryptography, drug discovery, and climate modeling.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop novel qubit architectures and error-correction protocols
- Lead experimental quantum computing projects using superconducting and photonic systems
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum machine learning models
- Publish research in Nature/Science journals and present at IEEE conferences
- Secure and manage federal research grants (NSF, DARPA)
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum physics fundamentals
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field with quantum focus
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Published work in peer-reviewed quantum computing publications
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Experience with cryogenic systems and microwave engineering