Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs as a pioneering 2026 Quantum Computing Architect to redefine computational boundaries. You'll design next-gen quantum systems that solve unsolvable problems in cryptography, AI, and materials science. This role sits at the intersection of theoretical physics and engineering innovation, requiring you to architect scalable quantum infrastructures while mentoring a multidisciplinary team. Our Austin campus offers cutting-edge labs and collaborative spaces where your work will directly shape humanity's technological future.
Responsibilities
- Architect scalable quantum computing systems optimized for 2026-era applications
- Design error-corrected qubit networks and quantum-classical hybrid interfaces
- Develop fault-tolerant algorithms for NISQ-era hardware limitations
- Lead quantum software-hardware co-design initiatives with R&D teams
- Translate theoretical quantum models into deployable engineering solutions
- Collaborate with security teams to develop quantum-resistant encryption protocols
- Mentor quantum engineers and researchers on emerging technologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years in quantum computing architecture or supercomputing design
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant systems
- Proficiency with quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Strong background in quantum hardware platforms (superconducting, photonic, trapped ions)
- Published research in peer-reviewed quantum computing journals
- Experience leading cross-disciplinary technical teams
- Understanding of 2026-era AI-quantum integration challenges