Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution as we architect the 2026 quantum computing paradigm. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Architect to design next-gen quantum systems that will redefine industries from cryptography to material science. This role offers unparalleled opportunity to shape humanity's technological future while working alongside Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art Austin facility.
What you'll achieve: Lead the development of fault-tolerant quantum processors, design hybrid quantum-classical algorithms, and establish industry standards for quantum-safe infrastructure. Your innovations will directly accelerate breakthroughs in drug discovery, AI optimization, and climate modeling.
Responsibilities
- Design scalable quantum computing architectures for 2026 deployment targets
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical frameworks for enterprise applications
- Lead quantum error correction protocol implementation
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize qubit coherence times
- Create quantum security frameworks for post-quantum cryptography
- Mentor junior quantum engineers and publish research in top-tier journals
- Partner with Fortune 500 companies on quantum adoption roadmaps
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years in quantum computing architecture or quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in quantum circuit optimization and simulation frameworks
- Proficiency with quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published research in quantum error correction or fault tolerance
- Experience with superconducting or photonic quantum systems
- Strong background in high-performance computing architectures
- Proven track record of leading technical teams in R&D environments