Job Description
Join Nexus Systems as we architect the quantum computing frontier for 2026. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Infrastructure Architect to design next-gen systems that will redefine computational boundaries. This role sits at the intersection of theoretical physics and scalable engineering, requiring you to blueprint hybrid quantum-classical architectures while navigating ethical implications. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams from our Palo Alto R&D hub to deploy fault-tolerant quantum networks that will power breakthroughs in materials science, cryptography, and AI optimization.
Responsibilities
- Design fault-tolerant quantum computing architectures with 100+ qubit scalability
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical integration frameworks for enterprise applications
- Lead ethical AI governance protocols for quantum machine learning systems
- Architect quantum-secure communication protocols for 2026 threat landscape
- Optimize cryogenic control systems for quantum error correction
- Collaborate with Nobel laureate advisors on quantum decoherence mitigation
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing/Physics or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years designing quantum-classical hybrid systems
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum circuit optimization
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Certification in quantum hardware architecture (e.g., IBM Q Network)
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction codes (surface, LDPC)
- Experience with cryogenic quantum control systems