Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer the next wave of quantum computing. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Architect 2026 to design scalable quantum systems that will redefine computational boundaries. This role requires a blend of theoretical expertise and hands-on innovation to build fault-tolerant quantum architectures capable of solving previously intractable problems.
You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in our state-of-the-art Austin facility, where we're prototyping quantum solutions for cryptography optimization, climate modeling, and drug discovery. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity and transforms theoretical physics into tangible breakthroughs.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement fault-tolerant quantum computing architectures for 2026-era applications
- Develop quantum error correction protocols to achieve 99.9% fidelity in multi-qubit systems
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping hybrid quantum-classical workflows
- Research and integrate emerging quantum hardware technologies (topological qubits, photonics)
- Create quantum algorithms for optimization problems in finance, logistics, and AI
- Establish security frameworks for post-quantum cryptographic systems
- Present breakthrough architectures at international quantum computing symposiums
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years in quantum computing architecture with demonstrated fault-tolerant system design
- Expertise in quantum error correction codes (surface, color, LDPC)
- Proficiency in quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Published research in peer-reviewed quantum computing journals
- Experience with cryogenic quantum processor integration
- Strong background in topological quantum computing models
- Track record of translating theoretical models into practical implementations