Job Description
Shape the future by pioneering quantum computing solutions at Nexus Quantum Labs. As we accelerate toward 2026, we seek a visionary Quantum Computing Architect to design next-generation systems that redefine computational boundaries. Join our elite R&D team in Austin's thriving tech ecosystem and lead breakthroughs in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization.
Our state-of-the-art facility offers collaborative spaces with IBM Quantum and Rigetti Systems partnerships, alongside competitive benefits including stock options and flexible hybrid work arrangements.
Responsibilities
- Design scalable quantum algorithms for enterprise applications in finance and healthcare
- Architect hybrid quantum-classical computing frameworks using Qiskit and Cirq
- Lead cross-functional teams of physicists and software engineers
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Partner with academic institutions to publish breakthrough research
- Optimize quantum circuits for real-world industrial deployment
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (MS with 8+ years experience)
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and gate-level optimization
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, PyQuil)
- Published research in quantum error correction or topological qubits
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware integration
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Proven leadership in quantum computing R&D projects