Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Solutions at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution! We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Architect to design next-generation quantum systems that will redefine computing paradigms. You'll lead groundbreaking research and development in fault-tolerant quantum architectures, working with Nobel Prize-winning physicists and world-class engineers in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape humanity's quantum future while solving previously unsolvable problems in cryptography, materials science, and artificial intelligence.
We offer competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and access to cutting-edge quantum hardware. If you're passionate about pushing beyond classical computing boundaries and contributing to technologies that will define the 2020s, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable quantum computing architectures with error correction capabilities
- Develop quantum algorithms for optimization, simulation, and machine learning applications
- Collaborate with hardware teams to bridge quantum software-hardware interfaces
- Lead quantum security protocols for next-gen cryptographic systems
- Publish research in peer-reviewed quantum computing journals and conferences
- Mentor junior quantum engineers and foster cross-functional innovation
- Stay ahead of emerging quantum technologies through continuous research
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years in quantum computing architecture or algorithm development
- Expertise in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant systems
- Proficiency with quantum programming frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Strong background in linear algebra, quantum mechanics, and complexity theory
- Published research in quantum computing or quantum information theory
- Experience with superconducting or photonic quantum hardware