Job Description
Join NexaCore Systems at the forefront of quantum innovation as we pioneer the next computing revolution. We seek a visionary Research Scientist to architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates in our Austin R&D hub, leveraging our $500M quantum infrastructure to solve humanity's grandest challenges.
Why NexaCore? Our Austin campus features world-class labs, unlimited research budgets, and patent programs with 100% ownership retention. Enjoy hybrid flexibility, wellness stipends, and quarterly innovation retreats in the Texas Hill Country.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization problems in finance and logistics
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing fault-tolerant quantum processors
- Publish 2+ peer-reviewed papers annually in Nature/Science journals
- Secure $3M+ in DoE/NASA grants for 2026 quantum infrastructure projects
- Mentor PhD candidates in quantum information science
- Translate theoretical models into practical quantum applications
- Present findings at Davos and IEEE Quantum Week summits
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years of hands-on quantum circuit development experience
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum error correction protocols
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Expertise in quantum machine learning algorithms
- Strong background in superconducting qubit systems
- Ability to secure federal research grants
- Track record of commercializing quantum innovations