Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer the next computing paradigm. We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Architect to design and implement groundbreaking systems that will redefine 2026's digital landscape. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the future of computation while working with Nobel Prize-winning researchers and cutting-edge infrastructure.
What you'll achieve: Architect quantum circuits optimized for error correction, develop hybrid quantum-classical workflows, and lead patent-pending research in topological qubits. You'll collaborate with NASA, DARPA, and Fortune 100 partners to deploy quantum solutions in cryptography, drug discovery, and climate modeling.
Responsibilities
- Design scalable quantum processors with >1000 qubit coherence
- Develop error correction protocols achieving 99.9% fidelity
- Create hybrid quantum-classical APIs for enterprise integration
- Lead quantum machine learning algorithm development
- Secure $2M+ in R&D grants for quantum initiatives
- Mentor PhD-level researchers in quantum information theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years building quantum systems at IBM/Google/Rigetti
- Publication record in Nature/Science on quantum computing
- Expertise in Qiskit/Cirq and quantum circuit optimization
- Top-secret clearance preferred (DARPA projects)
- Proficiency in cryogenic engineering and microwave control systems