Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological innovation as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Architect to design next-gen quantum systems that will revolutionize cryptography, AI, and materials science. This role offers unparalleled opportunity to shape humanity's technological future in our state-of-the-art Austin R&D facility.
As part of our elite Future Technologies division, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to develop scalable quantum architectures. We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited PTO, and flexible hybrid work arrangements. Your work will directly impact breakthrough projects with Fortune 500 partners across healthcare, aerospace, and energy sectors.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement fault-tolerant quantum computing architectures using superconducting qubits
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical algorithms for real-world industrial applications
- Lead quantum error correction protocols achieving >99.9% fidelity
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum gate operations
- Research and implement quantum machine learning frameworks
- Architect secure quantum communication networks resistant to decryption
- Present quantum computing roadmaps to C-suite executives and investors
- Mentor junior quantum engineers on cutting-edge research methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of experience in quantum algorithm development or quantum hardware design
- Published research in peer-reviewed quantum computing journals
- Expertise in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Experience with cloud-based quantum computing platforms (IBM Quantum, Azure Quantum)
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum information theory
- Proven track record of delivering quantum computing solutions to production