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. You'll lead breakthrough projects in quantum machine learning and cryptography while mentoring a world-class research team. Our Austin campus offers state-of-the-art labs and unparalleled collaboration opportunities with MIT and NASA partners. This is your chance to shape humanity's digital future.
Responsibilities
- Design scalable quantum computing architectures using superconducting qubits and photonic systems
- Lead quantum algorithm development for optimization problems in logistics and drug discovery
- Collaborate with hardware teams to overcome quantum decoherence challenges
- Develop error correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum processors
- Present breakthrough research at IEEE Quantum Week and Nature conferences
- Mentor PhD researchers in quantum information science
- Secure $10M+ in quantum computing grants from NSF and DARPA
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 5+ years experience with quantum circuit design (Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published research in Nature/Science journals on quantum systems
- Expertise in quantum error correction and topological qubits
- Proven track record of securing government research funding
- Deep understanding of quantum machine learning frameworks
- Active contributor to open-source quantum projects