Job Description
Shape the technological landscape of tomorrow as Quantum Computing Architect at Nexus Quantum Solutions. We're pioneering the next frontier of computation, and you'll lead the design of scalable quantum systems that redefine industry capabilities. Join our elite team in San Francisco to architect breakthrough solutions for cryptography, materials science, and artificial intelligence.
Why Nexus Quantum? We're not just building for 2026—we're creating the infrastructure that will define it. Enjoy cutting-edge resources, collaboration with Nobel laureates, and the autonomy to innovate at the bleeding edge of quantum mechanics.
Responsibilities
- Design scalable quantum computing architectures for enterprise-grade applications
- Develop quantum algorithms and error-correction protocols for real-world deployment
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize quantum-qubit coherence and gate fidelity
- Lead integration of quantum-classical hybrid systems in cloud environments
- Research and prototype novel quantum security protocols for data encryption
- Mentor junior engineers in quantum software development best practices
- Present breakthrough findings at international quantum technology conferences
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (MS with 8+ years experience)
- 3+ years designing quantum computing architectures or quantum algorithms
- Expertise in quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq) and frameworks
- Deep understanding of quantum hardware constraints (superconducting, photonic, trapped ion)
- Proven track record publishing in peer-reviewed quantum computing journals
- Experience with cloud quantum computing platforms (Azure Quantum, IBM Quantum)
- Strong background in high-performance computing and parallel processing
- Certification in quantum security (e.g., Quantum-safe Cryptography)