Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum-secure infrastructure that will redefine global computing paradigms. As our Quantum Infrastructure Architect, you'll architect resilient systems that bridge quantum and classical networks while maintaining cryptographic integrity for Fortune 500 clients.
Our Austin hub features state-of-the-art labs and collaborative innovation spaces where you'll work alongside Nobel Prize-winning physicists and MIT-trained engineers. We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited PTO, and dedicated R&D time for experimental projects.
Responsibilities
- Design quantum-resistant network architectures with <99.999% uptime SLAs
- Lead cross-functional teams integrating quantum processors with classical cloud infrastructure
- Develop cryptographic protocols resistant to quantum attacks using lattice-based cryptography
- Create disaster recovery systems for quantum-entangled data centers
- Optimize quantum decoherence mitigation in distributed computing environments
- Architect hybrid quantum-classical machine learning pipelines
- Partner with hardware teams to design cryogenic cooling systems for quantum processors
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing or Cryptography with 5+ years industry experience
- Expertise in Shor's algorithm implementation and quantum error correction
- Proficiency with Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum circuit optimization frameworks
- Certified in AWS/Azure quantum services and distributed systems architecture
- Published research in IEEE Transactions on Quantum Engineering or equivalent
- Experience leading $10M+ infrastructure transformation projects
- Deep understanding of post-quantum cryptography standards (NIST PQC candidates)