Job Description
Shape the future of technology at Nexus Labs as our Quantum Computing Architect. We're pioneering the next frontier of computational power, and we need visionary talent to architect breakthrough quantum systems. This role sits at the intersection of theoretical physics and practical engineering, where you'll design scalable quantum algorithms and hybrid quantum-classical frameworks that will revolutionize industries from drug discovery to financial modeling.
Join our multidisciplinary team of Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in a culture where curiosity is currency. You'll access our $500M quantum research lab and collaborate with partners like NASA and MIT. If you're ready to build the computational backbone of 2026 and beyond, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement quantum algorithms for optimization and simulation problems
- Architect hybrid quantum-classical computing systems for enterprise applications
- Lead quantum error correction protocols to achieve fault-tolerant operations
- Develop quantum machine learning frameworks for predictive analytics
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum processor interfaces
- Create quantum security protocols for next-gen cryptographic systems
- Mentor junior researchers and publish breakthrough findings in Nature/Science
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years in quantum algorithm development or quantum computing architecture
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Deep understanding of quantum entanglement and superposition principles
- Experience with quantum error correction codes (surface codes, LDPC)
- Publication record in quantum computing or theoretical physics
- Expertise in at least one classical ML framework (TensorFlow/PyTorch)
- Security clearance eligibility (for government partnerships)