Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Architect to design next-gen systems that will redefine industries. This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic foresight, requiring mastery of quantum mechanics, advanced algorithms, and scalable infrastructure. You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams to transform theoretical quantum advantages into practical enterprise applications, working in our state-of-the-art Austin innovation hub.
Why Nexus? We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited PTO, and access to cutting-edge quantum hardware. Our culture celebrates disruptive thinking while providing structured mentorship from Nobel laureate advisors.
Responsibilities
- Design fault-tolerant quantum computing architectures for commercial-scale deployment
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical algorithms to solve optimization problems
- Lead quantum security frameworks for post-quantum cryptography systems
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum acceleration into ML pipelines
- Translate quantum research breakthroughs into patentable system architectures
- Present quantum roadmaps to C-suite executives and enterprise clients
- Mentor junior engineers in quantum programming and error correction techniques
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in quantum computing architecture or supercomputing design
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant systems
- Proficiency with quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Deep understanding of quantum algorithms (Shor's, Grover's, VQE)
- Experience with cloud quantum platforms (IBM Quantum, Azure Quantum)
- Published research in quantum computing or related fields
- Strong background in distributed systems and high-performance computing