Job Description
Shape the quantum frontier in 2026. Nexus Quantum Labs seeks a visionary Quantum Infrastructure Architect to pioneer next-gen computational systems. Join our elite team designing hybrid quantum-classical architectures that will revolutionize cryptography, AI, and materials science. You'll architect fault-tolerant quantum networks, optimize cryogenic cooling systems, and develop error-correction protocols for 1000+ qubit processors. This role demands mastery of quantum annealing, superconducting qubits, and topological quantum computing.
Responsibilities
- Design scalable quantum annealing systems with >1000 qubit coherence
- Architect hybrid quantum-classical computing pipelines for enterprise clients
- Develop cryogenic infrastructure supporting < -273°C environments
- Create quantum error-correction protocols achieving 99.9% fidelity
- Lead integration of quantum accelerators with classical HPC clusters
- Implement quantum-secure communication networks using QKD protocols
- Optimize quantum algorithm execution on trapped-ion and photonic processors
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Computational Physics
- 5+ years experience in quantum hardware architecture or cryogenic engineering
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or PennyLane quantum programming frameworks
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction (surface/colour codes)
- Proficiency in superconducting qubit fabrication and control systems
- Experience with quantum annealing platforms (D-Wave, Rigetti)
- Published research in Nature/Science on quantum computing advances
- Certification in quantum security (QKD) or quantum machine learning