Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Labs at the forefront of the 2026 tech revolution! We're seeking a visionary Quantum Computing Architect to design next-generation systems that will redefine computational boundaries. In this pivotal role, you'll architect fault-tolerant quantum processors and pioneer error-correction protocols that will power breakthroughs in AI, cryptography, and materials science. Our state-of-the-art lab in San Francisco offers unparalleled resources to turn theoretical quantum mechanics into tangible solutions.
As a key member of our Future Systems Division, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers to build the quantum infrastructure that will shape humanity's technological trajectory. We offer competitive equity packages, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and dedicated R&D funding for your experimental projects. If you're passionate about solving problems deemed impossible by classical computing, this is your opportunity to engineer the future.
Responsibilities
- Design scalable quantum processor architectures with 100+ qubit coherence
- Develop cutting-edge error-correction frameworks for fault-tolerant quantum systems
- Lead integration of quantum-classical hybrid computing workflows
- Establish quantum security protocols for post-quantum cryptography
- Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize superconducting qubit arrays
- Author technical white papers on quantum algorithm optimization
- Mentor junior engineers in quantum computational theory
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years experience with quantum circuit design or quantum algorithm development
- Expertise in quantum error correction codes (surface codes, LDPC)
- Proficiency in quantum programming languages (Qiskit, Cirq, Q#)
- Published research in quantum computing or quantum information theory
- Demonstrated experience with cryogenic quantum systems
- Strong background in linear algebra and quantum mechanics