Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer systems architecture for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Future Systems Architect to design next-generation infrastructure that powers AI-driven automation, quantum computing integration, and decentralized networks. This role demands strategic foresight to build resilient, scalable systems that will define the digital landscape of tomorrow.
Why Nexus Innovations? We're a B-Corp certified leader in sustainable tech, offering competitive equity packages, unlimited PTO, and a culture where your ideas shape the future. Our state-of-the-art San Francisco campus features biophilic design and innovation labs.
Responsibilities
- Architect quantum-safe cryptographic systems for 2026-era data networks
- Design scalable microservice ecosystems supporting AI/ML at edge scale
- Lead implementation of decentralized identity frameworks using blockchain
- Develop zero-trust architectures compliant with evolving NIST 2026 standards
- Optimize systems for neuromorphic computing integration
- Prototype AR/VR interfaces for next-gen industrial control systems
- Mentor cross-functional teams on future-proof development practices
Qualifications
- 10+ years in distributed systems architecture with cloud-native expertise
- Proven experience with quantum-resistant cryptography (NIST PQC candidates)
- Deep knowledge of Web3 protocols (IPFS, Polkadot, Ethereum 2.0)
- Certification in quantum computing fundamentals (IBM Qiskit/Google Cirq)
- Published research in IEEE/ACM journals on future computing paradigms
- Expertise in neuromorphic computing (Loihi, TrueNorth, SpiNNaker)
- Strong background in ethical AI frameworks and responsible automation
- Experience with AR/VR system architecture (Unity/Unreal Engine)