Job Description
Shape the technological frontier at Nexus Innovations, where we're pioneering quantum solutions for 2026 and beyond. As our Quantum Computing Research Lead, you'll architect next-gen algorithms that redefine computational boundaries. Join a multidisciplinary team leveraging Austin's vibrant tech ecosystem to develop scalable quantum architectures with real-world applications in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization.
We offer competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and dedicated R&D resources. Your work will directly influence how industries solve previously impossible problems – from climate modeling to drug discovery. If you're driven by intellectual curiosity and want to build quantum systems that will power the next decade of innovation, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional research teams in developing fault-tolerant quantum algorithms for practical applications
- Design and implement quantum error correction protocols for scalable quantum processors
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to optimize quantum circuit performance on proprietary architectures
- Secure and manage $2M+ in annual research funding through NSF and industry partnerships
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals and present at IEEE Quantum Week
- Mentor PhD researchers and establish quantum computing curriculum partnerships with UT Austin
- Translate theoretical advances into patentable technologies for commercial deployment
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Theoretical Physics, or Computer Science with 5+ years industry experience
- Proven track record publishing in top-tier quantum computing journals (e.g., PRL, Quantum)
- Expertise in quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq) and low-level quantum assembly
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction codes (surface, color, LDPC codes)
- Experience securing government research grants ($500K+ preferred)
- Strong background in high-performance computing architectures and parallelization
- Exceptional ability to communicate complex quantum concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders