Job Description
Shape the technological frontier at Nexus Future Labs, where we're pioneering the quantum revolution that will redefine computing by 2026. We seek a Quantum Computing Architect to design next-gen systems that will solve previously impossible challenges in cryptography, drug discovery, and artificial intelligence. Join our multidisciplinary team of Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in Austin's thriving tech ecosystem.
This role offers unparalleled opportunity to work with cutting-edge quantum hardware, collaborate with global research institutions, and influence the trajectory of human innovation. You'll be at the intersection of theoretical physics and practical application, building the computational infrastructure that will power the next industrial revolution.
Responsibilities
- Design scalable quantum computing architectures using superconducting qubits and photonic systems
- Develop quantum error correction protocols to achieve fault-tolerant operations
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to optimize quantum-classical hybrid systems
- Create roadmaps for quantum advantage implementation across industry verticals
- Lead quantum algorithm development for optimization and simulation problems
- Establish security frameworks for post-quantum cryptographic systems
- Mentor cross-functional teams in quantum principles and applications
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (MS with exceptional experience considered)
- 5+ years in quantum computing architecture or quantum algorithm development
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published research in quantum error correction or fault-tolerant systems
- Deep understanding of quantum hardware limitations and optimization techniques
- Experience with cloud quantum platforms (IBM Quantum, AWS Braket)
- Track record of translating theoretical concepts into practical implementations