Job Description
Join Nexus Systems at the forefront of technological revolution as we pioneer quantum computing solutions for 2026. We seek a visionary Quantum Computing Architect to design next-gen systems that will redefine computational boundaries. This role demands expertise in quantum mechanics, algorithm development, and scalable infrastructure design to solve previously impossible challenges in cryptography, materials science, and AI optimization.
As a key innovator in our Austin R&D hub, you'll collaborate with Nobel Prize-winning physicists and industry disruptors to transform theoretical quantum principles into practical enterprise applications. Your work will directly impact Fortune 500 clients in finance, healthcare, and defense sectors.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement fault-tolerant quantum computing architectures with 100+ qubit scalability
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical algorithms for optimization problems
- Lead quantum security protocols for post-quantum encryption standards
- Create quantum simulation frameworks for molecular modeling and drug discovery
- Architect quantum cloud infrastructure supporting 24/7 enterprise operations
- Collaborate with AI teams to integrate quantum acceleration into machine learning pipelines
- Present breakthrough research at IEEE and ACM quantum computing conferences
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering with 5+ years industry experience
- Expertise in quantum error correction and topological qubit design
- Published research in Nature/Science journals on quantum computing breakthroughs
- Proficiency in Qiskit, Cirq, and quantum circuit optimization frameworks
- Experience with cryogenic quantum hardware integration
- Deep understanding of quantum machine learning algorithms
- Strong background in high-performance computing architectures