Job Description
Shape the future of technology at Nexus Quantum Systems. We're pioneering the quantum revolution and seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Architect to design next-generation systems that will redefine computational boundaries. Join our elite team in San Francisco and architect solutions for complex optimization problems, cryptography, and AI acceleration.
What You'll Achieve: Lead the end-to-end design of quantum computing architectures, collaborate with Nobel Prize-winning physicists, and deploy systems that solve previously unsolvable problems. You'll work in our state-of-the-art facility with access to quantum hardware, cryogenic systems, and advanced simulation platforms.
Why Nexus Quantum? We offer unparalleled R&D resources, competitive equity packages, and the opportunity to work on projects that will define 2026's technological landscape. Our culture values innovation, collaboration, and intellectual curiosity.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable quantum computing architectures for commercial applications
- Develop quantum algorithms for optimization, machine learning, and simulation problems
- Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate quantum processors with classical systems
- Lead security assessments and quantum-resistant cryptography implementations
- Document architectural blueprints and technical specifications for quantum systems
- Mentor junior engineers on quantum programming principles (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Partner with product teams to translate quantum capabilities into market-ready solutions
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years in quantum systems design or quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages and simulation frameworks
- Strong background in distributed computing and high-performance systems
- Experience with quantum hardware platforms (IBM, Rigetti, IonQ)
- Demonstrated ability to publish in peer-reviewed quantum computing journals