Job Description
Shape the quantum revolution at Nexus Quantum Labs. We're seeking a pioneering Quantum Computing Architect to design next-generation systems that will redefine computational boundaries by 2026. Join our elite team of physicists and engineers pushing the frontiers of quantum supremacy.
In this senior role, you'll architect scalable quantum processors, develop error-correction frameworks, and translate theoretical breakthroughs into deployable technologies. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to build the quantum infrastructure that will power tomorrow's AI, cryptography, and material science breakthroughs.
Responsibilities
- Design fault-tolerant quantum processor architectures for 2026-era applications
- Develop quantum error correction protocols achieving <10-12 logical error rates
- Lead cross-functional teams in quantum hardware-software co-design
- Create quantum algorithms for optimization, simulation, and machine learning
- Establish quantum security frameworks for post-quantum cryptography
- Author technical specifications for quantum control systems and cryogenic interfaces
- Present quantum roadmaps to C-suite executives and government stakeholders
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Engineering, or related field (MS + 8 years experience)
- Published research in Nature/Science on quantum computing or quantum information theory
- Expertise in quantum error correction (surface codes, LDPC codes)
- Proficiency with quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Experience with quantum hardware platforms (superconducting, trapped ion, photonics)
- Track record of designing scalable quantum control systems
- Strong background in cryogenic engineering and microwave photonics
- Security clearance eligibility preferred