Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum computing infrastructure that will redefine global industries. As a Quantum Infrastructure Engineer, you'll architect and deploy next-generation systems that leverage quantum mechanics to solve previously impossible problems. Our Austin-based hub offers unmatched resources and a culture where your innovations shape tomorrow's digital landscape.
We provide competitive equity packages, cutting-edge research stipends, and flexible hybrid work arrangements. Our team includes Nobel laureates and industry disruptors united by a passion for quantum breakthroughs.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable quantum computing architectures using superconducting qubits and photonic systems
- Develop error-correction protocols for quantum processors operating at millikelvin temperatures
- Integrate quantum-classical hybrid systems with cloud platforms (AWS Braket, Azure Quantum)
- Lead quantum network security protocols for quantum key distribution (QKD) systems
- Optimize quantum annealing workflows for industrial optimization problems
- Collaborate with AI teams to develop quantum machine learning algorithms
- Document quantum system performance metrics and failure analysis reports
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years in quantum computing hardware or cryogenic engineering
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Experience with low-temperature electronics and dilution refrigerator systems
- Expertise in quantum error correction codes (surface codes, LDPC)
- Strong background in superconducting circuit fabrication
- Published research in peer-reviewed quantum computing journals
- Security clearance eligibility for DoD quantum projects