Job Description
Shape the future at Nexus Quantum Labs, where we're building the computational backbone of 2026. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Architect to pioneer next-gen quantum algorithms and scalable quantum systems. Join our elite team in San Francisco and help solve humanity's most complex challenges.
Why Nexus Quantum Labs?
- Work with IBM Quantum, D-Wave, and Rigetti systems
- Access to $50M R&D budget and state-of-the-art quantum lab
- Equity package + unlimited PTO + 100% health coverage
Responsibilities
- Design quantum circuits for optimization problems in logistics and cryptography
- Develop error-correction protocols for fault-tolerant quantum processors
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum-classical hybrid systems
- Create quantum machine learning models for 2026-era data processing
- Lead quantum security architecture for next-gen blockchain networks
- Publish research in Nature/Science journals and present at IEEE Quantum Week
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics/Computer Science or equivalent experience
- 3+ years hands-on quantum programming (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Published work in quantum error correction or quantum algorithms
- Expertise in superconducting qubits and ion-trap systems
- Strong background in topological quantum computing
- Experience with quantum cloud platforms (Braket, Azure Quantum)
- Security clearance preferred for government-contracted projects