Job Description
Join NexTech Innovations at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. Our Austin-based R&D hub is seeking visionary Quantum Computing Researchers to develop next-gen algorithms and hardware architectures. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and disrupt industries from pharmaceuticals to cryptography. Enjoy cutting-edge facilities, flexible work arrangements, and equity in a pre-IPO unicorn. Shape the future of computation while solving humanity's most complex challenges.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Develop error-corrected qubit systems and quantum hardware architectures
- Lead cross-functional research teams in quantum machine learning applications
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and industry white papers
- Secure patents for proprietary quantum computing methodologies
- Collaborate with government agencies on quantum security standards
- Mentor PhD researchers and interns in quantum physics fundamentals
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum computing research experience
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and quantum error correction
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Strong publication record in quantum computing or theoretical physics
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware systems
- Ability to translate complex quantum concepts for technical and non-technical stakeholders