Job Description
Step into the future with Nexus Quantum Labs as we pioneer quantum computing breakthroughs for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Architect to design next-gen systems that will redefine computational boundaries. Join our elite team at the intersection of physics, computer science, and artificial intelligence to solve humanity's most complex challenges.
As a cornerstone of our R&D division, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to develop scalable quantum architectures. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape emerging technologies while working in our state-of-the-art San Francisco facility overlooking the Bay Bridge.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement fault-tolerant quantum computing architectures for 2026-era applications
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing quantum algorithms for machine learning optimization
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate quantum processors with classical computing systems
- Research and mitigate quantum decoherence effects in next-generation qubit designs
- Develop quantum security protocols for post-quantum cryptography systems
- Create technical roadmaps for quantum computing scalability and commercial viability
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory and computational physics
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Theoretical Physics, or Computer Science with 5+ years industry experience
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals (e.g., Nature Quantum Information)
- Expertise in quantum error correction codes and fault-tolerant architectures
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Quil, or Cirq)
- Experience with superconducting qubit systems or trapped-ion quantum processors
- Strong background in topological quantum computing and Majorana fermion manipulation
- Track record of securing federal or corporate quantum computing grants (> $1M)