Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution! We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Architect to design and implement next-generation quantum algorithms that will redefine computational boundaries. This role offers unparalleled opportunity to shape humanity's digital future while working alongside Nobel Prize-winning researchers in our state-of-the-art Austin facility. Enjoy competitive compensation, unlimited PTO, and stock options in a company valued at $2B+.
Responsibilities
- Design scalable quantum circuits for optimization and simulation applications
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to integrate quantum-classical hybrid architectures
- Lead cross-functional teams in implementing quantum machine learning solutions
- Publish research in peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences
- Secure $5M+ in government and private research grants
Qualifications
- PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years implementing quantum algorithms on real quantum hardware
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Publication record in Nature/Science/Physical Review journals
- Experience with superconducting and trapped-ion quantum platforms
- Expertise in topological quantum computing and quantum error correction
- Security clearance preferred for government contract work