Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Architect to design next-generation quantum systems that will redefine computation, cryptography, and AI. You'll lead R&D initiatives, collaborate with Nobel laureates, and deploy solutions for Fortune 500 clients tackling climate modeling, drug discovery, and financial optimization.
Why Nexus Future Labs? We offer equity grants, unlimited PTO, and access to our quantum research facilities in Austin's innovation district. Our team includes pioneers from IBM Research, MIT, and D-Wave Systems.
Responsibilities
- Design scalable quantum algorithms for practical commercial applications
- Lead cross-functional teams of physicists, engineers, and AI specialists
- Develop error-correction frameworks for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Partner with clients to implement quantum solutions in finance, healthcare, and logistics
- Secure patents for breakthrough quantum architectures
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years developing quantum algorithms or hardware prototypes
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum circuit optimization
- Published research in Nature/Science journals on quantum systems
- Proficiency with superconducting qubits or trapped-ion technologies
- Security clearance eligibility (government projects)
- Experience with cloud quantum platforms (Azure Quantum, AWS Braket)