Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026. Our Austin-based lab seeks visionary researchers to develop next-gen algorithms and hardware that will redefine computational boundaries. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in a state-of-the-art facility funded by DARPA and NASA. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to publish breakthrough papers and commercialize quantum applications.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and cryptography problems
- Lead quantum error correction research to achieve fault-tolerant systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to develop scalable qubit architectures
- Author peer-reviewed publications and patent novel quantum methodologies
- Mentor junior researchers and secure external research funding
- Develop quantum machine learning frameworks for industry applications
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years in quantum computing research with published papers
- Expertise in quantum algorithms (Shor, Grover, QAOA) and circuit design
- Proficiency with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Experience with superconducting or photonic quantum systems