Job Description
Shape the future at Nexus Innovations, where we're pioneering the quantum-AI frontier. We seek a visionary 2026 Quantum AI Architect to design next-generation systems that will redefine computational boundaries. This role merges quantum computing with artificial intelligence to solve previously unsolvable challenges in cryptography, drug discovery, and climate modeling. Join our elite team at our Austin R&D hub and lead the charge toward the technological breakthroughs of tomorrow.
You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors in an environment that values audacious thinking and rigorous execution. If you're ready to build the infrastructure for the 2026 digital revolution, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
- Architect hybrid quantum-AI systems integrating photonic processors with neural networks
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum computation at scale
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum machine learning algorithms
- Design secure quantum-resistant encryption frameworks for 2026 infrastructure
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize qubit coherence times and gate fidelity
- Author white papers on quantum-AI convergence for IEEE and Nature journals
- Advise C-suite on quantum computing adoption timelines and ROI strategies
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science with 5+ years industry experience
- Published research in quantum machine learning or quantum algorithms
- Expertise in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, or Q#)
- Proven track record of scaling quantum systems beyond 100 qubits
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Experience with cloud quantum platforms (IBM Quantum, Amazon Braket)
- Strong background in AI/ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow) and distributed computing
- Ability to translate complex quantum concepts for executive stakeholders