Job Description
Shape the future of computational science at Nexus Technologies! We're seeking a visionary 2026 Quantum Computing Architect to lead breakthrough projects that will redefine industries. Join our elite R&D team in San Francisco and pioneer the next generation of quantum algorithms, error correction protocols, and hybrid quantum-classical systems. This is your chance to work with Nobel Prize-winning scientists and deploy solutions that will impact humanity for decades.
Why Nexus? We offer cutting-edge lab facilities, unlimited research budgets, and equity in a company valued at $2B+. Our culture combines academic rigor with startup agility, and our team includes pioneers from Google Quantum, IBM Research, and MIT.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable quantum computing architectures for 2026-era hardware
- Develop novel error correction codes to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computation
- Lead cross-functional teams of physicists, engineers, and software developers
- Create roadmaps for quantum advantage in cryptography, drug discovery, and AI
- Secure $50M+ in government and private research funding
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature/Science journals
- Advise Fortune 500 clients on quantum transition strategies
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (10+ years industry experience may substitute)
- Proven track record in quantum algorithm development with 3+ peer-reviewed publications
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault tolerance frameworks
- Experience with major quantum platforms (IBM, Rigetti, Google, IonQ)
- Strong background in high-performance computing and parallel programming
- Ability to translate complex quantum concepts into business value
- Security clearance eligibility for government projects