Job Description
Join NexTech Innovations at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing applications for 2026. Our multidisciplinary team is developing next-gen quantum algorithms to solve previously insurmountable challenges in cryptography, drug discovery, and climate modeling. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the future of computational science while working with state-of-the-art quantum hardware and collaborating with Nobel laureates.
We provide competitive compensation, flexible remote options, and a dedicated R&D budget of $50M annually. Our San Francisco hub features a quantum lab with 128-qubit processors and hosts quarterly innovation sprints with MIT and Stanford partners.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel quantum algorithms for practical industrial applications
- Lead cross-functional teams in translating quantum solutions to real-world problems
- Publish breakthrough research in peer-reviewed journals and top-tier conferences
- Optimize quantum circuits for error correction and scalability
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to develop quantum-classical hybrid systems
- Mentor junior researchers and drive quantum education initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of hands-on quantum algorithm development experience
- Proficiency with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Strong publication record in quantum computing or adjacent fields
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Deep understanding of quantum mechanics and linear algebra
- Experience with cloud quantum computing platforms (IBM Quantum, Amazon Braket)