Job Description
Join Nexus Quantum Solutions as we pioneer the next frontier of computational excellence. As a Quantum Systems Architect for our 2026 initiative, you'll design and implement quantum-resistant infrastructure that will redefine global security paradigms. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to shape the future of cryptography while collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab.
We're seeking visionaries who thrive at the intersection of theoretical physics and practical engineering. Your work will directly impact Fortune 500 clients transitioning to post-quantum cryptographic standards, with opportunities to publish groundbreaking research in Nature Physics.
Responsibilities
- Architect quantum-safe cryptographic systems for enterprise-scale deployments
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing hybrid quantum-classical computing frameworks
- Design fault-tolerant quantum error correction protocols for real-world applications
- Collaborate with MIT and Caltech on quantum hardware optimization projects
- Develop patent-pending quantum key distribution (QKD) networks
- Present quarterly breakthroughs to the Global Quantum Security Council
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Cryptography, or related field (MS with 8+ years experience considered)
- Expertise in quantum algorithm design and complexity theory
- Proficiency with Qiskit, Cirq, or quantum simulation frameworks
- Published research in quantum error correction or post-quantum cryptography
- Experience with NIST PQC standardization process
- Security clearance eligibility (Top Secret preferred)
- Fluency in quantum machine learning frameworks