Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution! We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography solutions that will secure tomorrow's digital infrastructure. As a Quantum Computing Architect, you'll design next-gen systems that outperform classical computing limits while maintaining enterprise-grade security. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and disrupt traditional paradigms in our Austin-based R&D hub. Our competitive benefits include stock options, unlimited PTO, and cutting-edge quantum lab access.
Responsibilities
- Architect scalable quantum computing systems with error correction protocols
- Develop hybrid classical-quantum algorithms for optimization problems
- Lead quantum-resistant cryptographic framework implementations
- Collaborate with hardware teams to design quantum processor interfaces
- Publish research in top-tier journals (Nature/IEEE)
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
- Drive patent development for quantum computing innovations
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science
- 5+ years in quantum algorithm development or quantum error correction
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum frameworks
- Published research in quantum computing or cryptography
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics
- Experience with cloud quantum computing platforms (IBM Quantum, AWS Braket)
- Security clearance preferred for government-contracted projects