Job Description
Join Nexus 2026 Labs at the forefront of technological evolution. We're pioneering quantum-resistant infrastructure for the post-2025 digital landscape. As a Quantum Computing Architect, you'll design next-gen cryptographic systems and lead cross-disciplinary teams in implementing quantum-safe protocols across our global network. This role sits at the intersection of theoretical physics, advanced mathematics, and cybersecurity innovation.
Our Austin-based R&D hub offers unparalleled resources for breakthrough research, with competitive benefits including equity participation and flexible work arrangements. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors to shape the computational paradigms that will secure digital infrastructure for the coming decade.
Responsibilities
- Design quantum-resistant cryptographic frameworks for enterprise-scale systems
- Lead implementation of quantum-safe protocols in distributed networks
- Develop hybrid quantum-classical computing architectures
- Conduct threat modeling for post-quantum attack vectors
- Mentor junior researchers in quantum information theory
- Present breakthrough findings at international symposiums
- Collaborate with government agencies on quantum security standards
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Physics, Cryptography, or Computer Science
- 5+ years experience in quantum algorithm development
- Published research in top-tier quantum computing journals
- Certification in post-quantum cryptography standards (NIST)
- Expertise in Qiskit, Cirq, or similar quantum frameworks
- Security clearance eligibility preferred
- Experience with cloud-based quantum platforms (IBM, AWS Braket)