Job Description
Join the quantum revolution at Nexus Quantum Labs! We're pioneering the next frontier of computational power and seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Architect to design systems that will redefine technology by 2026. This role offers the rare opportunity to shape the future of quantum algorithms, error correction, and hardware-software integration in a cutting-edge R&D environment.
Our Austin-based team operates at the intersection of physics, computer science, and materials engineering. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, develop patent-pending protocols, and deploy solutions that solve previously impossible problems in cryptography, drug discovery, and artificial intelligence.
Responsibilities
- Design scalable quantum computing architectures using superconducting qubits and topological systems
- Develop error-corrected quantum circuits for fault-tolerant operations
- Lead cross-functional teams in implementing quantum algorithms for practical applications
- Research emerging quantum materials and cryogenic integration techniques
- Architect hybrid quantum-classical computing frameworks
- Drive patent development in quantum hardware-software interfaces
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science with 5+ years industry experience
- Expertise in quantum circuit design and measurement-based quantum computing
- Proficiency with quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals (Nature, Science)
- Experience with cryogenic quantum systems and microwave control engineering
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction codes (surface, LDPC)
- Strong background in machine learning for quantum system optimization