Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Solutions at the forefront of 2026's technological revolution. We're pioneering quantum-safe infrastructure and building the next generation of computational frameworks. As our Quantum Computing Architect, you'll design scalable quantum algorithms and hybrid-classical systems that solve previously impossible problems in cryptography, drug discovery, and climate modeling.
Why Nexus? Our culture blends Silicon Valley innovation with academic rigor. Enjoy unlimited R&D budget, quarterly hackathons at our Palo Alto Quantum Lab, and equity in a company valued at $2.7B. We offer relocation assistance, flexible work options, and comprehensive benefits including quantum health insurance.
Responsibilities
- Design fault-tolerant quantum circuits and error-correction protocols
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical machine learning pipelines
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum-safe encryption systems
- Optimize quantum algorithms for NISQ-era hardware constraints
- Architect scalable quantum cloud infrastructure on AWS Braket and Azure Quantum
- Publish breakthrough research in Nature Quantum or IEEE Transactions
- Mentor junior quantum engineers through our Q-Path program
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years experience with quantum programming languages (Q#, Qiskit, Cirq)
- Expertise in quantum error correction and topological quantum computing
- Proven track record publishing in quantum computing journals
- Strong background in machine learning and high-performance computing
- Experience with quantum hardware providers (IBM Quantum, Rigetti, IonQ)
- Security clearance or willingness to obtain DoD quantum clearance