Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of computational revolution. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Architect to design next-generation systems that will redefine industries by 2026. In this pivotal role, you'll architect fault-tolerant quantum processors, pioneer hybrid quantum-classical workflows, and lead cross-functional teams in translating theoretical breakthroughs into scalable solutions. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and disrupt industries from pharmaceuticals to logistics, ensuring our quantum infrastructure remains globally dominant.
Why Nexus Quantum Labs? We offer equity in our unicorn-status quantum startup, unlimited research budgets, and the opportunity to shape humanity's computational future. Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art quantum labs, on-site childcare, and a culture where your wildest quantum innovations become reality.
Responsibilities
- Architect fault-tolerant quantum processors with >1,000 qubit coherence
- Design error correction protocols for quantum supremacy applications
- Lead development of quantum cloud APIs for enterprise integration
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize cryogenic control systems
- Develop quantum-resistant cybersecurity frameworks for 2026+ threats
- Mentor quantum software engineers in algorithm optimization
- Secure $50M+ in government and commercial quantum contracts
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics/Computer Science or equivalent experience
- 5+ years building quantum systems at companies like Rigetti/IBM
- Published research in Nature/Science on quantum error correction
- Expertise in Qiskit/Cirq programming frameworks
- Proven track record of scaling quantum systems from lab to production
- Deep understanding of topological quantum computing models
- Security clearance preferred for government projects