Job Description
Join NexGen Systems at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Architect to design scalable quantum algorithms and hybrid classical-quantum systems that will redefine industries. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our Austin innovation hub, where your work will directly shape the next decade of computational breakthroughs.
Why NexGen? Our Austin campus features a 128-qubit quantum processor lab, industry-leading benefits including equity grants, and a culture that celebrates audacious thinking. We invest 15% of revenue into R&D for next-gen technologies.
Responsibilities
- Design fault-tolerant quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Architect hybrid cloud-quantum computing infrastructure with 99.9% uptime SLAs
- Lead quantum software development teams using Qiskit and Cirq frameworks
- Develop error mitigation strategies for NISQ-era quantum processors
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum machine learning pipelines
- Publish research in IEEE/ACM quantum computing journals
- Mentor junior engineers in quantum physics principles
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (MS with 5+ years experience)
- 3+ years implementing quantum algorithms on real hardware (IBM Quantum, Rigetti, etc.)
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant design
- Proficiency with quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, PyQuil)
- Strong background in high-performance computing architectures
- Published research in quantum computing or quantum information theory
- Certification in quantum security protocols (e.g., QKD implementation)
- Experience with DevOps for quantum cloud platforms (Braket, Azure Quantum)