Job Description
Step into the future with Nexus Quantum Labs, where we're engineering the quantum revolution of 2026. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Architect to design next-gen quantum systems that will redefine computational boundaries. Join our interdisciplinary team of physicists, engineers, and AI specialists in Austin's thriving tech ecosystem. You'll pioneer quantum algorithms, optimize qubit stability, and architect scalable quantum solutions for Fortune 500 clients tackling climate modeling, drug discovery, and cryptography challenges.
Responsibilities
- Design fault-tolerant quantum computing architectures for commercial applications
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical algorithms for optimization problems
- Lead quantum error correction protocol implementation
- Collaborate with hardware teams to improve qubit coherence times
- Create quantum simulation frameworks for industrial use cases
- Present quantum computing roadmaps to C-level stakeholders
- Mentor junior quantum engineers in emerging technologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years in quantum computing research or commercial development
- Expertise in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Deep understanding of quantum error correction and fault tolerance
- Published research in quantum algorithms or quantum hardware
- Experience with quantum cloud platforms (IBM Quantum, AWS Braket)
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics