Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions that will redefine global industries. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Architect to design next-gen systems that leverage quantum supremacy for real-world applications. This role sits at the intersection of theoretical physics and scalable engineering, where your innovations will directly impact drug discovery, financial modeling, and artificial intelligence breakthroughs. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin campus, equipped with IBM Quantum System Two and D-Wave Advantage quantum processors.
Responsibilities
- Architect fault-tolerant quantum computing systems targeting 2026 commercial viability
- Design hybrid quantum-classical algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Lead quantum error correction protocol development achieving 99.9% fidelity
- Develop quantum security frameworks for post-quantum cryptography standards
- Collaborate with hardware teams on qubit scalability and coherence time improvements
- Translate quantum advantage into measurable business value for enterprise clients
- Drive open-source quantum software contributions to the 2026 quantum ecosystem
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (MS with 8+ years experience)
- Proven expertise in quantum circuit design and quantum machine learning
- Published research in Nature/Science on quantum error correction or fault tolerance
- Experience with quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence mechanisms and mitigation strategies
- Track record of leading quantum computing projects with hardware integration
- Familiarity with quantum cloud platforms (IBM Quantum, Amazon Braket)