Job Description
Shape the future of computation at Nexus Labs, where we're building the quantum infrastructure for 2026. As our Quantum Computing Architect, you'll design and implement next-gen quantum systems that will revolutionize industries from pharmaceuticals to cryptography. Join our elite team of physicists and engineers in Austin, TX, to pioneer breakthroughs at the intersection of quantum mechanics and artificial intelligence.
We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited PTO, and a state-of-the-art lab where your innovations could redefine technological boundaries. If you're ready to solve problems that haven't been solved yet, apply today.
Responsibilities
- Design scalable quantum computing architectures for 2026-era applications
- Lead R&D on quantum error correction and qubit stabilization
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical algorithms for industrial optimization
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum machine learning models
- Secure $50M+ in research grants from NSF and DARPA
- Mentor a team of 5+ quantum researchers and engineers
- Patent breakthroughs in quantum cryptography and communication
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years experience with quantum gate model or annealing systems
- Published research in Nature/Science on quantum algorithms
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or equivalent quantum SDKs
- Proficiency in Python, C++, and low-level hardware interfacing
- Experience securing federal research funding
- Deep understanding of quantum decoherence mitigation strategies