Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Architect to design next-gen systems that will redefine computational boundaries. This hybrid role combines deep technical expertise with strategic innovation leadership in our Austin R&D hub. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to build scalable quantum infrastructures that solve previously impossible problems in cryptography, AI, and materials science. Our startup environment offers equity, flexible schedules, and direct impact on emerging tech landscapes.
Responsibilities
- Design fault-tolerant quantum computing architectures for enterprise-scale applications
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical algorithms optimizing for 2026-era hardware constraints
- Lead cross-disciplinary teams of physicists, engineers, and data scientists
- Establish quantum security protocols for next-gen cryptographic systems
- Research breakthroughs in topological qubits and error correction methodologies
- Collaborate with academic partners on quantum machine learning frameworks
- Present quantum roadmaps to C-suite executives and venture capital partners
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (MS with exceptional experience)
- 5+ years in quantum computing research or commercial quantum system development
- Expertise in quantum algorithms, error correction, and quantum circuit design
- Proficiency with quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Published research in quantum computing or quantum information theory
- Experience with superconducting qubits or trapped-ion systems
- Strong background in high-performance computing architectures
- Ability to translate complex quantum concepts to non-technical stakeholders