Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer the next generation of quantum computing systems. Our Austin-based R&D hub is seeking a visionary 2026 Quantum Computing Research Lead to architect breakthrough solutions that will redefine computational boundaries. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape humanity's technological trajectory while working with Nobel-caliber scientists in our state-of-the-art research facility.
What You'll Achieve:
- Lead quantum algorithm development for next-gen cryptography
- Drive error-correction research at room temperature quantum processors
- Collaborate with MIT and Caltech on quantum supremacy benchmarks
- Secure 5+ patents in quantum computing by 2026
We offer competitive equity packages, flexible work arrangements, and exclusive access to our quantum simulation labs. Your work will directly impact national security frameworks and accelerate drug discovery timelines.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute quantum computing research roadmaps aligned with 2026 technological milestones
- Lead cross-functional teams of physicists, engineers, and mathematicians
- Secure $10M+ in DoE/NASA research grants for quantum initiatives
- Develop proprietary quantum annealing frameworks for optimization problems
- Publish 3+ peer-reviewed papers in Nature Physics annually
- Establish industry-first quantum-cloud integration protocols
- Mentor postdoctoral researchers in quantum error correction methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Theoretical Physics, or Computational Mathematics
- 8+ years of hands-on quantum research with published breakthroughs
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or D-Wave quantum programming frameworks
- Track record of securing federal research grants (SBIR/STTR)
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence mitigation techniques
- Experience with cryogenic quantum processor architectures
- Proven ability to translate complex quantum concepts for commercial applications