Job Description
Join the forefront of technological revolution as a Quantum Computing Architect at Nexus Quantum Labs. We're pioneering quantum-resistant cryptography and scalable quantum algorithms to solve humanity's greatest challenges. This senior role demands visionary thinking to architect next-gen quantum systems while mentoring our interdisciplinary team of physicists and software engineers. You'll collaborate with MIT and NASA partners to develop quantum-safe infrastructure for the 2030 digital landscape.
What You'll Achieve:
Design fault-tolerant quantum processors using superconducting qubits, pioneer hybrid quantum-classical workflows, and lead the development of quantum machine learning frameworks. Your innovations will directly impact national security, drug discovery, and climate modeling initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Architect scalable quantum computing systems with >1000 qubit coherence
- Develop quantum error correction protocols for commercial deployment
- Lead quantum algorithm optimization for cryptography and simulation
- Collaborate with hardware teams on cryogenic control systems
- Drive quantum security standards for critical infrastructure
- Mentor cross-functional teams in quantum principles
- Publish research in Nature Physics or IEEE Transactions
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field
- 5+ years experience with quantum gate-based systems
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum circuit optimization
- Published research in quantum error correction
- Proficiency in low-level programming (C++/Rust) and Python
- Experience with quantum annealing systems (D-Wave)
- Security clearance eligibility preferred