Job Description
Shape the future at NexaLabs as our Quantum Computing Architect! We're pioneering the next frontier of computational power, and we need visionary talent to design scalable quantum systems that will revolutionize industries from medicine to cryptography. Join our elite R&D team in the heart of San Francisco's innovation corridor, where your expertise will directly influence breakthrough technologies for the 2026 horizon.
As a key member of our Future Technologies division, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to architect quantum-resistant solutions. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work, and unlimited access to our state-of-the-art quantum lab. This is more than a job—it's your chance to build tomorrow's computational reality.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable quantum computing architectures for enterprise applications
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing quantum-resistant cryptographic protocols
- Research and integrate emerging quantum technologies (superconducting qubits, topological computing)
- Develop performance optimization strategies for quantum-classical hybrid systems
- Collaborate with AI/ML teams to leverage quantum acceleration for machine learning models
- Author technical whitepapers and patents for next-gen quantum innovations
- Mentor junior engineers in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq)
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years in quantum computing architecture or high-performance computing
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant design principles
- Proficiency with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Strong background in superconducting qubit manipulation and control systems
- Published research in peer-reviewed quantum computing journals
- Experience with cloud quantum platforms (IBM Quantum, Amazon Braket)
- Certification in quantum security protocols (e.g., NIST post-quantum standards)