Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Architect to design next-generation systems that will revolutionize industries worldwide. This role offers unparalleled opportunity to shape the future of computational science while working with Nobel Prize-winning researchers and cutting-edge hardware.
Our San Francisco headquarters features state-of-the-art labs, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and comprehensive benefits including equity participation in our moonshot projects. You'll collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop quantum algorithms, optimize qubit stability, and solve previously intractable problems in cryptography, materials science, and artificial intelligence.
Responsibilities
- Design scalable quantum computing architectures targeting 2026 technological milestones
- Lead development of fault-tolerant quantum error correction systems
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize qubit coherence and gate fidelity
- Create quantum algorithms for complex optimization and simulation problems
- Document architectural blueprints and publish research in top-tier journals
- Mentor junior researchers and cross-functional engineering teams
- Stay current with emerging quantum standards and regulatory frameworks
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years in quantum computing architecture or algorithm development
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant design
- Proficiency with quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Publication record in quantum computing or high-performance computing
- Experience with superconducting or trapped-ion quantum systems
- Strong background in linear algebra, probability theory, and complexity theory
- Proven ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical implementations