Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. As a Quantum Computing Architect, you'll design next-gen quantum systems that will redefine industries worldwide. Our Austin headquarters houses state-of-the-art labs where you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to build the computational backbone of tomorrow. We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited PTO, and a dedicated R&D budget of $50M+ annually.
Responsibilities
- Design scalable quantum architectures for commercial and government applications
- Lead quantum algorithm development for optimization and simulation challenges
- Collaborate with hardware teams to integrate quantum-classical hybrid systems
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum computing
- Drive quantum security frameworks for post-quantum cryptography standards
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum machine learning applications
- Publish breakthrough research in top-tier journals and conferences
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science with 5+ years experience
- Expertise in quantum algorithms (Shor's, Grover's, VQE) and quantum circuit design
- Proficiency with quantum frameworks: Qiskit, Cirq, Q#
- Published research in quantum error correction or quantum supremacy
- Strong background in superconducting or photonic quantum systems
- Experience with high-performance computing clusters and parallel programming
- Demonstrated ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical implementations