Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Architect to design next-gen systems that will redefine computational boundaries. This role blends cutting-edge physics with scalable software engineering to solve humanity's most complex challenges. You'll pioneer fault-tolerant quantum algorithms, collaborate with Nobel Prize-winning researchers, and shape the infrastructure powering breakthroughs in materials science, cryptography, and AI optimization.
Why Nexus Quantum Labs? Our Austin campus features state-of-the-art cryogenic labs and offers equity, unlimited PTO, and relocation packages. We're backed by $500M in funding from leading venture capital firms and strategic partners including NASA and IBM Research.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement fault-tolerant quantum computing architectures for 2026-scale industrial applications
- Develop error correction protocols achieving >99.99% qubit fidelity in multi-node quantum networks
- Create hybrid quantum-classical algorithms optimizing drug discovery and climate modeling workflows
- Lead cross-functional teams of physicists, software engineers, and domain specialists
- Secure $10M+ in R&D funding by presenting quantum advantage roadmaps to federal agencies
- Architect quantum-safe cryptographic systems protecting 2026-era financial networks
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature Physics and IEEE Transactions
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field with 5+ years industry experience
- Published research in top-tier journals (Nature/Science/IEEE) on quantum error correction
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum programming frameworks
- Proven track record of scaling quantum systems beyond 1000 qubits
- Deep understanding of topological quantum computing and Majorana fermions
- Certification in AWS Quantum Technologies or Google Quantum AI
- Experience securing DoD or NSF quantum computing grants
- Fluency in Python, C++, and assembly-level quantum control languages